Specialist, Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer Secret - Color with Security Clearance

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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Linux System Administrator Job Code: 20494 Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description: As a Linux System Administrator, you'll be responsible for defining system specifications, ensuring hardware/software compatibility and system security. You'll coordinate the design of subsystems and integrate them into the overall system, identifying and resolving program support deficiencies along the way. Your work will involve developing and documenting frameworks for integrating and implementing changes to technical standards, as well as recommending corrective actions and providing technical guidance to systems engineers, software engineers, and other team members. You'll lead detailed technical discussions, guide the evaluation and selection of solutions, and organize teams for project work. Additionally, you'll manage the internal administration, maintenance and management of capacity resources for computers at the operating system and infrastructure level. This includes building, configuring, troubleshooting, and integrating new and existing servers to enhance services, deploy applications, and upgrade infrastructure. You'll set up administrator and service accounts, maintain system documentation, tune system performance, install system-wide software, and allocate mass storage space. Identifying, testing, and deploying patches will be a key part of your role, as will conducting system analysis and development to keep systems current with changing technologies. Essential Functions: Experience with Linux Administration or Linux Engineering
Experience working in a DevOps environment, with proficiency in automated workflow tools, and a strong understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
Experience in VM life-cycle management (snapshots)
Configure, monitor, maintain, troubleshoot VMWare and/or other virtualization technologies
System configuration experience with Enterprise Identity Management tools (LDAP, IPA, Active Directory, etc.)
Experience implementing Linux patches identified by vulnerability scanning, remediating those findings, and validating patches through vulnerability scanning
Support efforts to field changes and patches to production systems while meeting schedule timelines
Address and detect issues impacting projects and implement/develop courses of action (COAs) to mitigate or alleviate the impact
Expertise with VMware vCenter Server or VMware certifications.
Provide architecture-level oversight for multiple projects
Collaborate with lead engineers to ensure engineering designs are sound and fit overall architectural concepts
Implement/maintain strong system architectures, including physical and virtual environments
Ensure project schedules are met and identify any constraints/concerns
Support/facilitate customer meetings and ensure compliance with project requirements and overall architectural design
This position is performed 100% onsite and cannot be performed remotely Qualifications: Education:
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.
Secret clearance is required. DOD 8570.01M IAT 2 certification (e.g. Security+) Preferred Additional Skills: Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) Administration or Engineering
Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) or Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) certification
Experience configuring and implementing enterprise system configuration using automation tools (e.g. Ansible, Puppet)
Working knowledge of RMF and cybersecurity requirements
Previous experience supporting DoD/government customers
Hardware/software requirement verification/system validation experience
Demonstrated ability to work and grow in a dynamic, fast paced, team-oriented environment
Experience with CM tools
Establish and maintain up-to-date cybersecurity configurations based on DISA STIGs and IAVM Notices Active TS/SCI security clearance is preferred Ability to travel up to 10% In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado State is 79,500 - $146,500. 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. The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close August, 31,2025 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions. L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.