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Herndon, Virginia, United States
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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. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

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).
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Vantor is seeking a motivated Engineer to support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of automated monitoring, metrics data collection, and real time dashboards within a mission-focused environment. The ideal candidate will have experience working in Linux-based systems, scripting with Bash, and building operational dashboards using the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana). This role is well-suited for a junior to mid-level engineer looking to expand their automation and observability expertise while supporting critical national security missions.
Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot automation solutions in Linux environments.
Create and enhance Bash scripts to automate system administration, application log gathering, metrics displays.
Develop and maintain job orchestration tools for data flows
Design, build, and maintain dashboards and visualizations using Kibana.
Support Elasticsearch data ingestion, indexing, and search optimization activities.
Monitor system performance and identify opportunities for process automation and efficiency improvements.
Collaborate with system administrators, developers, and mission stakeholders to gather requirements and implement solutions.
Assist with log analysis, troubleshooting, and operational reporting.
Document automation processes, procedures, and technical configurations.
Participate in system testing, deployment, and sustainment activities.
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to monitoring, observability, and automation.
Active TS/SCI security clearance.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Security+ Certification
2–5 years of experience in systems engineering, automation, DevOps, software development or related technical roles.
Experience working with Linux operating systems (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, or similar).
Proficiency in Bash scripting for automation and system administration tasks.
Experience with the ELK Stack, including:
Elasticsearch
Kibana dashboard development
Logstash or data ingestion pipelines
Familiarity with system monitoring, log aggregation, and operational analytics.
Understanding of networking fundamentals, operating systems, and troubleshooting methodologies.
Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
Experience with Python or other scripting languages.
Experience supporting cloud or hybrid environments.
Knowledge of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices.
Experience working in DoD, Intelligence Community, or other classified environments.
Experience working in Agile development.
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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 Colorado is: $82,000.00 - $109,000.00 - $119,900.00 annually.For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.
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
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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EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
