Job Description

Vantor is seeking a Cyber Security Administrator to support mission requirements for a structured approach to further develop, integrate, and sustain a scalable, federated data ecosystem that enhances interoperability, governance, and mission-driven analytics for a DoD customer. The primary objective of the program is to bridge the operational gaps between DoD, IC, interagency, and non-traditional international partners to enable real-time information sharing, dynamic data integration, and mission-tailored analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity mandates, including NIST 800-53 Rev. 5, FedRAMP, Risk Management Framework (RMF), and DoD IL-4/IL-5 security policies.

• Implement security monitoring solutions, conduct vulnerability assessments, and enforce zero-trust security principles.

• Maintain system security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M), ensuring continuous compliance and audit readiness.

• Lead and track the progress of Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, ensuring all security controls and risk assessments are documented and submitted for approval.

• Submit the Cybersecurity Compliance & Risk Assessment Report, summarizing vulnerability findings, risk mitigation strategies, and security control implementation status.

Minimum Requirements:

• Active TS with SCI eligibility.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Assurance, or a related field, or; five (5) years of equivalent experience in cybersecurity operations.

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Implementing and enforcing security controls for cloud infrastructure, ensuring compliance with DoD security frameworks.

  • Managing security configurations, conducting penetration testing, and implementing SIEM solutions (e.g., Microsoft Sentinel, AWS Security Hub).

  • Performing risk assessments, continuous security monitoring, and developing mitigation strategies in cloud and hybrid environments.

  • Administering RBAC and enforcing least-privilege access policies for mission-critical applications.

  • Managing the ATO lifecycle, including the preparation of System Security Plans (SSP), Security Assessment Reports (SAR), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&M).

  • Coordinating with DoD cybersecurity officials to achieve and sustain ATOs for cloud-based and on-premises environments.

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$92,000.00 - $195,000.00 annually.

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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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.