Senior Associate, Systems Administration

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech, delivering end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

About the role

The Linux Enterprise System Administrator is responsible for maintaining, managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux systems in secure program areas. Duties include installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and maintaining Linux and related NetApp storage units, as well as maintaining engineering software tools. This role requires communicating technical concerns and solutions to various levels of management, engineering, and security teams, and leading IT projects at the local level.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for the configuration and maintenance of Linux systems, ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and availability.
• Implement routine system updates and patches, remediate findings and vulnerabilities while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
• Monitor system health and proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for deployment automation to increase operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions.
• Communicate complex technical issues and strategies to management and non-technical stakeholders clearly and concisely.
• Perform other IT duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree and 0 to 2 years of prior related experience, or minimum of 6 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Two years of Linux and/or NetApp systems administration experience.
• 1+ years of experience with Linux operating systems, NetApp Storage Devices, networking protocols, PowerShell or Bash, and security best practices.
• Current/active TS/SCI security clearance and CI Polygraph are required.
• CompTIA Security +, CISSP, or any DoD 8570 IAT level I or higher approved certification.
• Ability to support overtime as needed and lift equipment (up to 50 lbs).
• Ability to support up to 20% offsite travel.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with Nessus Security Center.
• Experience with system virtualization, such as VMware.
• Experience with Ansible Automation.
• Experience with Cisco/Ariba Network and network protocols.
• Experience working with Windows Distributed File System (DFS).
• Experience working with Active Directory.
• Experience with Commvault or similar backup solutions.
• Experience managing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule.