ISSE (TS/SCI with CI Poly)

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Herndon, VA
131K-219K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Artificial Intelligence • Computer Vision • Software • Analytics • Defense • Big Data Analytics
Maxar is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights.
The Role
The ISSE will design and implement security measures, conduct assessments and audits, and support cybersecurity efforts within software development and systems administration.
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Maxar is seeking an ISSE to join a multi-faceted software development and systems administration team working to build and maintain software applications backed by a self-managed high-performance compute (HPC) infrastructure on a private cloud system. We are responsible for the system from the hardware to the user interface.
Principal Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and implement security concepts, controls, and mechanisms.
  • Enforce information systems security policies to ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational security requirements.
  • Ensure readiness of all security authorization packages for Authorization and Accreditation (A&A).
  • Conduct security certification and testing in accordance with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) policy.
  • Assess security risks and develop mitigation strategies for information systems.
  • Support system security engineering efforts by integrating cybersecurity controls into system architecture and development lifecycles.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments, security audits, and penetration testing to identify and remediate system weaknesses.
  • Develop and maintain security documentation, including Security Control Traceability Matrices (SCTMs), System Security Plans (SSPs), and Risk Assessment Reports (RARs).
  • Analyze test results, identify deficiencies, and provide risk mitigation recommendations.
  • Provide technical guidance to developers, engineers, and IT teams on secure coding practices and system hardening.
  • Ensure security controls are effectively implemented, monitored, and continuously improved.
  • Conduct security training and awareness sessions to reinforce best practices among development teams and stakeholders.
  • Assist in incident response and forensic investigations related to cybersecurity breaches or vulnerabilities.
  • Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cybersecurity best practices to enhance organizational security posture.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Five (5) years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree from an accredited university in a technical field is required. Five (5) additional years of experience in storage operations may be considered in lieu of degree.
  • Demonstrated experience in ICD 503 certification and accreditation processes.
  • Hands-on technical expertise in cybersecurity, including security assessments, system auditing, and secure system development.
  • Familiarity with NIST SP 800-37, CNSSI 1253, NIST SP 800-53, NIST SP 800-39, and NIST SP 800-30.
  • Top Secret SCI with a CI Polygraph


Desired Skills:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with security operations, compliance, and policy enforcement in government or defense environments.
  • Knowledge of cloud security, container security, and DevSecOps methodologies.
  • Familiarity with STIG implementation and security automation tool
  • Experience with RedHat
  • Experience with virtual environments such as OpenShift or OpenStack


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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 the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $131,000.00 - $219,000.00 annually.
For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
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.
The date of posting can be found on Maxar's Career page at the top of each job posting.
To apply, submit your application via Maxar's Career page.
Maxar Technologies values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Top Skills

Cybersecurity
Icd 503 Certification
Nist Sp 800-30
Nist Sp 800-37
Nist Sp 800-39
Nist Sp 800-53
Openshift
Openstack
Redhat
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The Company
HQ: Westminister, CO
3,000 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 1969

What We Do

Maxar Intelligence is a leading provider of secure, precise geospatial insights. Operating the most advanced commercial Earth observation constellation on orbit, we use the power of very high-resolution satellite imagery—including from our partners—and software technology to deliver mission success on Earth and in space. ​

We continue to invest in our industry-leading Earth imaging constellation to provide secure, near real-time access to the highest-resolution commercial satellite imagery. Our exquisite imagery archive includes 20+ years of data, and we’re also integrating third-party remote sensing datasets to complement our foundation. To create the future, we’re using petabytes of data, new software and AI/ML technologies to develop products and solutions that can deliver faster, more actionable insights in 2D and 3D and unlock the potential of a multi-sensor world. ​

Our secure, AI-powered products and services give our customers a strategic advantage, delivering ground truth in near real-time to keep nations safe, improve navigation, protect our planet, speed up disaster response and more.​​

Why Work With Us

Maxar Intelligence is a place for problem solvers, changemakers and go-getters—where people are working together to deliver on an ambitious vision for the geospatial industry to transform the way our customers see the world, and in doing so, see themselves differently.

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