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Please review the job details below. 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 . Note: US citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance is mandatory for this position. Must be open to CI Poly. Location: Herndon, VA. This is a full time onsite role; hybrid/remote work not supported. P rincipal Responsibilities: Install, configure, and manage ArcGIS Enterprise and other GIS components in a classified IT environment. Ensure all GIS systems comply with DoD cybersecurity policies, including DISA STIGs, RMF, and ACAS/ HBSS reporting requirements. Administer various GIS tools in a disconnected environment. Perform system hardening, patch management, and vulnerability mitigation. Collaborate with developers and analysts to deploy secure web services, geoprocessing tools, and custom applications. Monitor performance, availability, and logging; generate system health reports as required . Maintain documentation for accreditation, audits, and change management processes. Support geospatial DevSecOps and infrastructure-as-code initiatives where applicable. Skills Required 4 years of technical experience in deploying and maintaining GIS capabilities in to operations : 1 years of experience with Esri software stack. Familiarity with ICD 503 and DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., DISA STIGs, RMF, ACAS). Experience managing SSL certificates, firewalls, and system security settings. Proficient in scripting and optimization. Enjoy troubleshooting , documentation, and communication. Willingness to work onsite 80% or as needs dictate Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field. Active TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship 4 year degree in GIS or engineering science (or equivalent experience) Additional Skills Desired 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 a s a military/intelligence analyst or supporting the military/IC is a bonus cjpost LI-RD 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: 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.