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Job Details

Job Title: Senior Specialist, System Administration

Job Code: 37574
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description

Enterprise System Administrator responsible for maintaining, managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux and/or NetApp systems in secure program areas. Duties include installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and maintaining Linux and NetApp, as well as maintaining engineering software tools. This person must be able to communicate technical concerns and solutions to various levels of management, engineering, and security teams, as well as lead IT projects at the local level. Perform other IT duties as required.

Essential Functions

Subject Matter Expert responsible for the configuration and maintenance of Linux and/or NetApp systems while ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and availability.
Implement routine system updates and patches, remediate vulnerabilities and maintain compliance with industry standards.
Monitor system health and proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
Develop and maintain scripts and tools for deployment automation, striving for increased efficiency in our operational processes.
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 in a clear and concise manner.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Four years of Linux and/or NetApp systems administration experience.
Two years of experience with VMware or similar virtualization solutions.
One year of experience with Ansible Automation.
CompTIA Security +, CISSP or any DoD 8570 IAT level I or higher approved certification.
Current/active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be willing to submit to a CI Polygraph if required.
Ability to support up to 25% offsite travel
Ability to support overtime, as needed, and ability to lift equipment (50 LBS).

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience working with Nessus Security Center
Experience working with Windows Distributed File System (DFS)
Experience working with Active Directory
Experience with Commvault or similar backup solution
Experience managing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework
Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, NetApp Storage Devices, networking protocols, PowerShell or Bash, and security best practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 will consider you for employment without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable law.

Senior Specialist, Systems Administration