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Specialist, System Administration

L3Harris Technologies · Chantilly, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$93k–$172k/yrFull-time

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Systems Administrator to join the Engineering team in Chantilly, VA. This role is for someone who enjoys hands-on work in a dynamic technical environment.

Essential Functions

  • Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux systems in both physical and virtual environments.
  • Deploy and manage infrastructure through automation using scripting languages like Bash, Python, and Perl, as well as tools such as Kickstart, Podman, Ansible, and Puppet.
  • Support RMF and cybersecurity activities in partnership with Cyber Engineering, including BOE development, implementation, and maintenance of security controls, and system hardening in compliance with DoD, NIST, STIG, and Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) requirements.
  • Support Software and System Engineers, CI/CD, Agile development, and DevSecOps processes within the system environment.
  • Use software development lifecycle and DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, Jira, and Bitbucket to support build, integration, tracking, and configuration management activities.
  • Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containers and containerized services using technologies such as Docker and Podman.
  • Customize, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise-level applications.
  • Work in cloud-based environments and use monitoring, logging, and observability tools such as CloudWatch, Datadog, Grafana, Elastic, or similar platforms to support security requirements, system health, and performance.
  • This is a full-time onsite role requiring direct access to the team, systems, and mission environment on a daily basis.
  • Apply basic network administration and troubleshooting skills using core networking concepts and protocols such as DNS, DHCP, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and HTTP.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Active TS/SCI w/CI Poly clearance.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification (e.g. Security +) or within 180 days of time of hired.

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Current Certifications such as:
    • RedHat Certification (RHCSA or RHCE)
    • CompTIA Linux+
  • Previous experience supporting DoD & IC Government customers.
  • Experience with Virtualization (KVM), Backup Technologies such as NAS, SAN, iSCSI, SAS.
  • Experience integrating and administering cross-domain systems.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this role in Virginia is $92,500 - $171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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