GIS Engineer (TS/SCI)

maxar; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Vantor is seeking a GIS DevOps Engineer to build scalable geospatial services, ingesting and querying data at scale. You will design and operate Kubernetes/OpenShift clusters across cloud/on‑prem environments and contribute to CI/CD and IaC pipelines.

U.S. citizen with TS/SCI w/ CI poly is required; 4+ years in a technical role; location in Herndon, VA or St. Louis, MO with SCIF‑level on‑site support.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen with active CI poly or willing to obtain.
• 4+ years in a technical/DevOps role.
• Experience with Kubernetes in production environments and OpenShift.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters across cloud/on‑preminises.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for containerized apps.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC).
• Monitor performance, availability and security; respond to incidents.
• Develop tooling, automation, and self‑service capabilities.
• Collaborate with dev, security, and operations teams for reliability.
• Ensure compliance with security/governance standards.
• Communicate with distributed SAFe Agile teams; convey technical concepts clearly.

Skills

DevSecOps

Kubernetes

OpenShift

CI/CD tooling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Docker

CRI-O

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Job description

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI with CI poly level.

Build the Engine Behind the Map. We're seeking a GIS DevOps Engineer to power the spatial intelligence that drives critical decisions. You'll design and deliver robust, scalable services for ingesting, storing, and querying geospatial data at scale. If you thrive on solving complex GIS backend challenges and believe geospatial can change the game-let's build something that matters.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes and OpenShift clusters across cloud and/or on-prem environments
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support containerized application delivery
• Implement infrastructure as code
• Monitor platform performance, availability, and security; respond to incidents and optimize systems
• Develop and maintain platform tooling, automation, and self-service capabilities
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to improve platform usability and reliability
• Ensure compliance with organizational security and governance standards
• Communicate with multidisciplinary SAFe Agile teams and articulate technical concepts and ideas effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI with CI poly (or willingness to obtain a CI poly)
• Minimum of 4 years of total professional experience in a technical support role
• Demonstrated technical experience with DevSecOps
• Demonstrated experience working with Kubernetes in production environments
• Demonstrated experience with Red Hat OpenShift
• Proficiency in container technologies such as Docker or CRI-O
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Open source and custom application deployments and maintenance experience.
• Capable of working effectively with a geographically distributed ops & development team
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with customers and team in written and oral forums
• Willingness to work 90% or as needed in a SCIF environment with some on-call or after-hours onsite support for customer's mission in either Herndon, VA or St. Louis, MO
• Degree or equivalent demonstrated experience in a technical field.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong scripting or programming skills (e.g., Python, Bash, Go)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Understanding of networking, security, and Linux systems administration
• Kubernetes certifications (e.g., CKA, CKAD, or CKS)
• Familiarity with policy and security tools (e.g., OPA, Kyverno)
• Experience with hybrid or multi-cloud platform architectures
• Background in SRE (Site Reliability Engineering) practices
• Experience working with geospatial technology and tools
• CompTIA Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access.
• Experience in/or supporting military/intelligence or knowledge of some IC PED systems is a plus!

Pay Transparency

To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $116,000.00 - $154,000.00 - $169,400.00 annually.

Benefits

• Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers