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Software Developer (Secret clearance)

Maxar Technologies

Westminster, CO
Full Time
Mid Level
98k-164k
about 1 month ago

Job Description

About the Role

Maxar is seeking a talented Software Developer with strong DevOps and software skills to support the development and integration of intelligence capabilities into test and operational environments. The role involves designing and implementing infrastructure solutions, integrating mission-specific software, and deploying command and control capabilities across hybrid networks of local and cloud infrastructures. Maxar is a leader in signal and image processing, supporting national security, earth observation, and space operations, with a focus on solving pressing global challenges.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, implement and maintain multiple DevOps pipelines.
  • Implement CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery) solutions to support rapid development and integration.
  • Integrate static code analysis and other security mechanisms into pipelines.
  • Design and apply hybrid deployment strategies (cloud and local virtualized).
  • Work with software and system engineers to apply automated test and documentation processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues.
  • Build, maintain, and monitor configuration management of release products.

Requirements

  • US citizenship.
  • Must have a current/active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain & maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of industry-related experience.
  • Experience with source configuration management tools such as Git.
  • CI/CD development experience with technologies like Bash, Jenkins, or GitLab.
  • Experience with automated deployment technologies such as Terraform, Ansible, Cloud Formation, Puppet or Chef.
  • Cloud Technologies deployment experience.
  • Open-source application deployments and maintenance.
  • Custom source application deployments and maintenance.
  • Linux system administration experience (RedHat and/or CentOS).
  • Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, web services and SQL databases.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Design, deploy and maintain Kubernetes distributions (EKS, RKE, OpenShift, etc).
  • Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (i.e., Terraform, Ansible) to instantiate Cloud resources in 'air-gapped' cloud environment.

Nice to Have

  • Current/active TS/SCI clearance.
  • Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access.
  • Experience with distributed processing methods and tools, such as REST APIs, microservices, IaaS/PaaS services.
  • Experience developing and deploying web services.
  • Experience supporting software in a production environment.
  • Experience in AWS, Azure, and/or GCS.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
  • 5+ years of industry-related experience.

Benefits & Perks

  • Work-life balance to include flexible working opportunities and extremely generous time off.
  • Family-first benefits like adoption reimbursement, pet insurance and mental health resources.
  • Educational perks such as student loan repayment, paid certifications and tuition reimbursement.
  • Career growth opportunities including an internal mobility program and leadership training and development.
  • Diversified healthcare and investment options including multiple medical plans, an HSA and access to our concierge doctor as well as a competitive 401(k) plan.

Working at Maxar Technologies

Maxar 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.

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Job Details

Posted AtJun 11, 2025
Job CategoryDevOps
Salary98k-164k
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceMid Level

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About Maxar Technologies

Website

maxar.com

Company Size

1001-5000 employees

Location

Westminster, CO

Industry

Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services

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