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L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

System Administrator

System AdministrationUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeChantilly, VA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree and at least four years of prior relevant experience, or a graduate degree and at least two years of prior related experience; eight years of prior related experience may substitute for a degree.
  • At least four years of Linux and/or NetApp systems administration experience.
  • At least two years of experience with VMware or similar virtualization solutions.
  • A current, active TS/SCI security clearance and CI polygraph are required.
  • CompTIA Security+, CISSP, or any DoD 8570 IAT Level I or higher approved certification is required.
  • Ability to support overtime as needed and lift equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Ability to support up to 20% offsite travel.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, manage, configure, and troubleshoot Linux systems in secure program areas.
  • Install, configure, troubleshoot, upgrade, patch, and maintain Linux systems and related NetApp storage units, as well as engineering software tools.
  • Maintain Linux configuration and systems to ensure reliability, data integrity, and availability.
  • Implement routine system updates and patches, remediate findings and 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 to improve operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions.
  • Communicate technical concerns, solutions, complex issues, and strategies clearly to management, engineering, security teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Lead IT projects at the local level.
  • Perform other IT duties as required.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience working with Nessus Security Center.
  • Experience with Cisco/Ariba Network and network protocols.
  • Experience working with Windows Distributed File System (DFS).
  • Experience working with Active Directory.
  • Experience with Commvault or a similar backup solution.
  • Experience managing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework.
  • At least one year of experience with Ansible Automation.
  • Strong knowledge of Linux operating systems, NetApp storage devices, networking protocols, PowerShell or Bash, and security best practices.

About the Company

L3Harris Technologies

Global defense contractor delivering aerospace tech

L3Harris Technologies provides advanced aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers. Its products include sensors, communications, and propulsion—such as tactical radios, night-vision gear, satellite payloads, missile defense, and space propulsion—delivered as integrated systems for operations across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company blends legacy technologies from two joining giants with newer capabilities, faster acquisition cycles, and a focus on missiles, space, and resilient communications to field solutions quickly. Its goal is to be a trusted, scale-ready provider of next‑generation defense and intelligence capabilities for national security and related customers.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, FL
Founded
1895

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