GIS/ArcGIS Systems Administrator (TS/SCI)

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We are seeking an experienced Esri System Administrator to support geospatial enterprise systems within a government/defense environment. This position offers you the chance to work on a tight knit team and learn from seasoned pros to level up your career.  The ideal candidate will have successful experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, secure system administration practices, and working within IC or DoD secure environments.  Together with your team, you will be responsible for managing and securing our GIS platform in accordance with accreditation standards, supporting mission-critical operations, and collaborating with analysts and developers across secure programs. 

Responsibilities: 

• Install, configure, and manage ArcGIS Enterprise and other GIS components in a classified IT environment.
• Ensure GIS systems comply with DoD cybersecurity policies, including DISA STIGs, RMF, and ACAS/HBSS reporting requirements.
• Administer GIS tools in disconnected environments, performing system hardening, patch management, and vulnerability mitigation.
• Collaborate with developers and analysts to deploy secure web services, geoprocessing tools, and custom applications.
• Monitor system performance, availability, and logs, generating health reports and maintaining documentation for accreditation, audits, and change management.
• Support geospatial DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code initiatives as needed.

  

Minimum Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen with active TS/SCI clearance; willing to work onsite 80% or as mission needs dictate.
• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of technical experience deploying and maintaining GIS capabilities into operations.
• 1+ years of experience with the Esri software stack and familiarity with ICD 503 and DoD cybersecurity standards (DISA STIGs, RMF, ACAS).
• Experience managing SSL certificates, firewalls, system security settings, and proficient in scripting and optimization.
• Strong troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills to support operational and technical teams.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of GIS data formats and data publishing. 
• Experience supporting mission planning, intelligence, or tactical geospatial applications. 
• Esri certifications (e.g., ArcGIS Enterprise Administration Professional) or DoD 8570 certifications (e.g., Security+, CISSP). 
• Experience as a military/intelligence analyst or supporting the military/IC is a bonus 

In support of pay transparency at Maxar, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings.  The successful candidate’s starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:

$80,000.00 - $115,000.00

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.maxar.com/careers/benefits

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.  If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. 

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