IT Security Administrator

Maxar Intelligence is a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand and navigate our changing planet. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale and cost effectiveness. 

We are hiring for an IT Security Administrator to join our team in Westminster, CO. This role is hybrid and requires 3 days in-office and 2 days from home.

Maxar Intelligence is a provider of secure, precise, geospatial intelligence. We deliver disruptive value to government and commercial customers to help them monitor, understand, and navigate our changing planet. Our unique approach combines decades of deep mission understanding and a proven commercial and defense foundation to deploy solutions and deliver insights with unrivaled speed, scale, and cost effectiveness.   

The IT Security Administrator will join a well-rounded, creative, and inspired IT Security Team committed to securing the operational capabilities of our enterprise by deploying robust security measures and implementing standards and controls that span both the commercial and US Government businesses.  At Maxar we take space exploration, humanitarian efforts and protecting the planet seriously. Your primary responsibilities will include monitoring security tools, implementing Zero Trust principles, evaluating critical risks, and assisting in the development and implementation of remediation plans. In this role, your focus will be on tools that help maintain and monitor implementation of best practices as they relate to NIST/CMMC compliance and you will be a critical resource ensuring the security and integrity of Maxar’s amazing mission.  

This position will be located in our Westminster, CO office 

What You’ll Be Doing:  

• Work collaboratively with IT teams to evaluate compliance with NIST 800-171/CMMC controls including: Interpretation of control implementation and documentation, analyzing risk and maturity assessments of current Cybersecurity controls, risk and gap remediation planning and System Security Plan execution   
• Perform risk assessments for vulnerabilities that are identified and assist in implementation of treatment options based on program, product, or contractual requirements 
• Implement Zero Trust security principles to secure all systems and endpoints  
• Assist Cyber Security with providing accurate client security questionnaires and evaluating compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements   
• Provide proactive updates to Cybersecurity for maintenance of Cybersecurity documents (policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures)   
• Contribute to fostering and promoting a Security Focused culture within IT   

Minimum Requirements:  

• Must be a U.S. Citizen  
• Active or ability to obtain and maintain a Secret Level Clearance 
• Requires a minimum of 4 years of progressive Cybersecurity and Compliance experience  
• Requires a minimum of 4 years recent experience working directly with Cybersecurity, regulatory governance, and IT security practices.   
• Experience documenting and maintaining Cybersecurity guidelines, policies, and standards  
• Awareness and experience readying for CMMC 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively present material to a variety of technical and non-technical audiences 

Preferred Qualification:    

• Bachelor’s degree (Information Technology/Security, Computer Science/Engineering preferred); Four additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree  
• Experience working for a U.S. government prime contractor or subcontractor  
• Strong ability to think strategically about business, products, and technical challenges  
• Experience analyzing business or technical problems and proposing and implementing solutions  
• Knowledge of networks, operating systems, applications, and cloud services.   
• Experience with effective policy, instruction, and procedure taxonomy and development for Federal or DoD Information Security Programs  
• Familiarity with security frameworks and various compliance requirements; including: ISO27001, SOC2, NIST, CMMC.  Knowledge of OWASP/SAMM  
• Experience with third-party risk and M&A Cybersecurity assessments  
• Certification related to Cybersecurity (e.g., CISSP, CISA, CISM)  
• Active Secret/TS clearance   

What’s In It For You:  

There is a reason we boast awards like Best Employer, Best Place to work, Top employer, candidate experience winner. Our strength is in our people. Each team member makes a unique contribution to our collective mission.  

• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, and Employee Assistance Program  
• 401K, with matching and immediate vesting  
• Health Savings Account (HSA)/Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Options  
• PTO, 11 Holidays, and Sick Time  
• Maternity and Paternity Leave  
• Adoption Reimbursement  
• Flexible Hours, Hybrid work options  
• Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment  
• Pet Insurance  
• And More!  

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