Senior Specialist, Systems Administrator (Cyber Infrastructure

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.
Avon, NY, United States
8 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Compensation
$92,500.0 - $171,500.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud Amazon S3 Systems Engineering Automation of Tests Backup Devices Configuration Management Cyber Security Continuous Integration Linux Monitoring of Systems Identity and Access Management
+10 more
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Virtualization Technology Cloud Platform System Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC) Cloudformation Build Management Infrastructure Automation Frameworks Cloudwatch Terraform

Job description

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Infrastrastructure Systems Engineer (CISE) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have system administration expertise in Amazon Web Service (AWS) core services, managing and optimizing Linux systems, as well as infrastructure automation. This role requires a hands-on professional with a robust understanding of security and risk management, and system monitoring. 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:

  • Administer, support, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as:
  • EC2
  • S3
  • IAM
  • VPC
  • RDS
  • CloudWatch
  • Lambda
  • Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux systems.
  • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management using tools such as:
  • CloudFormation
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • Installation of monitoring agents, STIGing, and Hardening AWS AMIs
  • Monitor system performance and resource usage, identify potential problems, and implement solutions to maintain system resilience and security., 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.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Clearance: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly)
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 Required Professional Certifications: CCNA- Security, Security+ CE, or higher certification

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience working with continuous integration, build management, and automated test frameworks.
  • Experience utilizing virtualization technologies and backup solutions.
  • Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Benefits & conditions

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $92,500-$171,500. 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.

About the company

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.

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., L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish

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