IT Systems Administration

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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: Sr. Specialist System Administration - IT System Administration (Secret Clearance)

Job Code: 38031

Job Location: Camden, NJ (on-site)

Schedule: 9-80 Regular (9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, 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.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

The Senior IT Administrator serves as a technical expert responsible for the provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of Linux and Windows servers, system hardware, software, and related infrastructure within a classified/high-security environment. This role is responsible for maintaining the security, uptime, and performance of enterprise systems and networks.

To demonstrate success, you will:

• Integrate with a team of multidiscipline, multileveled System Administrators supporting Linux, Windows, and Network operations.

• Assist Software Engineers by providing Linux/Windows Infrastructure services in support of development efforts.

• Partner with Information Security team to provide secure, auditable Linux/Windows systems.

Essential Functions:

• Security and Compliance Management.

• System Administration and Maintenance.

• Network & Optimization.

• Administration and Documentation.

• Incident Response.

• Backup and Recovery.

• Linux Server and Workstation systems administration on Red Hat based distributions (RHEL9, RHEL8, RHEL7).

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in network or systems administration.

• System hardening and auditing to RMF, CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53

• Technical Expertise: Advanced understanding of Windows/Linux administration, Active Directory, virtualization, and network protocol

• Active Secret clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with Linux Server and Workstation systems administration on Red Hat based distributions (RHEL9, RHEL8, RHEL7).

• Experience with network switches.

• Top Secret clearance.

• Certifications RHCSA, RHCE, RHCSS, RHCDS, Security+, CISSP, CISM preferred.

• Configuration management with Ansible/Ansible Automation Platform, AWX, puppet, or chef.

• Basic network administration of layer 2/3 switches.

• Scripting: Proficient in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

• Basic network administration of layer 2/3 switches.

• Supporting multi-OS environments of Linux, Windows and embedded OS’s.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $91,500 - $160,000. 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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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.

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