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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer    

Job Code:  35686

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:  

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Specialist, Systems Engineer to join our Colorado Springs, CO team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing and optimizing Windows and Linux systems, as well as virtual infrastructures. This role requires a hands-on professional with a robust understanding of security and risk management, system monitoring, and network protocols. The candidate must have a proven track record of designing and implementing solutions that comply with security policies, maintaining a secure and resilient IT environment.

Essential Functions: 

• Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux systems (both physical and virtual).
• Implement and maintain security controls in compliance with DoD security frameworks and RMF requirements, integrating RMF principles into ground-up builds and ongoing security administration.
• Manage and maintain Windows systems to ensure their optimal performance and reliability.
• Administer and maintain Linux systems, with a specific focus on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Utilize virtualization technologies such as KVM, VMware, vSphere/vCenter, and microservices/containers (e.g., Docker) to enhance system functionality and efficiency.
• Ensure the smooth operation and maintenance of server systems and network infrastructure to support business continuity and performance.
• Possess a strong understanding of network protocols and services including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SMTP, and SNMP to manage and optimize network performance.
• Monitor system performance and resource usage, identify potential problems, and implement solutions to maintain system resilience and security.
• Customize, optimize, and troubleshoot enterprise-level applications.
• Utilize Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), agile system development, and DevSecOps tools and processes.
• Provide infrastructure and systems expertise to support systems engineering activities including technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and cost/risk analyses.
• Support engineering teams with analyses at all levels of total system product including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Assist with the conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Support functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies to translate requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Secret Clearance
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 Required Professional Certifications: CCNA-Security, Security+ CE, or higher certification.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Current Linux Certifications such as RedHat Certification (RHCSA or RHCE) or CompTIA Linux+.
• Experience working with continuous integration, build management, and automated test frameworks.
• Experience integrating and administering cross-domain systems.
• Experience utilizing virtualization technologies and backup solutions.
• Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $92,500 - $171,500. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New  York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $80,500 - $149,500. 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.