Network Engineer

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L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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: Network Engineer

Job Code: 35545

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Shift: 1st Shift (Monday - Friday), 9/80 (employee's work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off)

L3Harris is seeking a Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, maintenance, and security of classified network environments up to Top Secret in Salt Lake City, Utah. The successful candidate will serve as a senior-level technical contributor responsible for ensuring secure, reliable, and compliant network operations supporting mission-critical programs.

This role requires strong experience with enterprise networking technologies, secure infrastructure design, and troubleshooting within controlled classified environments. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently, collaborating across multidisciplinary teams, and supporting lifecycle upgrades, compliance initiatives, and operational sustainment activities. CCNP certification is required.

Essential Functions:

• Install, configure, secure, and maintain DevOps engineering tools in coordination with engineering team leads.
• Prepare for and participate in government security assessments and audits.
• Configure various operating systems such as Windows, Linux, and UNIX to meet 32 CFR Part 117 - National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Security Service Assessment and Authorization Guide (DAAG), Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, and Command Cyber Readiness Inspection (CCRI) requirements.
• Develop documentation for authorization for new and existing systems in accordance with NISPOM, JSIG, or NIST; and Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Utilize/maintain multiple security databases and sites including SIMS and eMASS.
• Conduct vulnerability and compliance assessments against systems and networks to determine risk posture.
• Review electronic and manual audit logs and investigate any anomalies or security incidents.
• Assist in security investigations and incident response.
• Develop information security training materials and processes as well as train general and privileged users on computing security processes, policies and procedures.
• Remain informed of evolving security requirements.
• Coordinate with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) and Facility Security Officer (FSO) on system security compliance.
• A current and active Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance post-hire is required.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in IT systems administration with a focus on security. 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 Secret clearance is required.
• 8570\\8140 IAM Level 1, or higher, compliant certification (Security+).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) and security compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems and associated hardware platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.
• Experience with virtualization technologies and containerization, including VMWare, Docker, and Podman.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure and protocols.
• Experience installing, configuring, and maintaining DevOps applications, including Git, Jenkins, BitBucket, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework and its application in securing IT systems.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Previous experience establishing and maintaining Cisco Call Manager and VTC.
• Previous experience with RMF as Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM) or Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).
• Experience with tools such as ACAS (Nessus), STIGViewer, SCAP, and Splunk.
• Experience as a Linux System Administrator.
• Experience with NISPOM, DAAG, JSIG, ICD.
• Network+, CCNA, CISSP, RHCSA Certifications.
• 6 years direct and relevant experience with Information Security and Cyber Intelligence working in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

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