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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Specialist, IT Security - **Company:** L3Harris Technologies, Inc. - **Location:** Middleburg, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $96,000.0 - $178,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Microsoft Windows, Adobe InDesign, Agile Methodology, Bash Shell, CentOS, Linux, DevOps, Network Topologies, Internet Small Computer System Interface (ISCSI), Python (Programming Language), Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Security Information and Event Management, Storage Virtualization, VMware Infrastructure, Virtual Local Area Networks, Virtualization Technology, VMware VSphere, Network Storage, Information Technology, Vcenter, Patch Management, Splunk, Cisco, Fedora, Vmware - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://find.jobs/jobs-near-me/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2943593576-2 ## About the Role * Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. * Active Top Secret clearance Preferred Additional Skills * Experience with Linux in an enterprise environment, including RHEL, CentOS, and Fedora. * Experience with scripting and automation, including Bash, Python, and Ansible. * Experience with Windows in an enterprise environment, including Server 2019, Exchange, and MDT/WDS. * Experience with VMware in an enterprise environment, including vSphere, vCenter, and vSAN. * Experience with network storage solutions, including SAN/NAS, NetApp, MSA, iSCSI, and FCP. * Experience with industry frameworks and methodologies, including ITIL, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and SRE. * Experience designing and administering VMware infrastructure. * Experience with Cisco routing and switching environments, including network topology design, VLAN configuration, and virtualization integration.Experience with SIEM tools (i.e. Splunk) * Experience with Tenable.SC deployment & configuration * Experience with PDQ Deploy and Inventory Windows patch management tool ## Description As a Senior Specialist, IT Security, you will design, implement, and support enterprise Windows, VMware, and RHEL environments. Acting as a self-driven contributor within a team, you will participate in the full system lifecycle, including development, testing, and production validation. You will apply automation frameworks to improve efficiency, consistency, and reliability while engineering solutions that support both current operations and future program requirements., * Execute duties with minimal to no oversight, proactively identifying and addressing areas for improvement. * Ensure compliance with IT system administration, security, and regulatory standards, including JSIG, NIST 800 series, and DoD Manuals Vol. 1-4. * Support system design, engineering enhancements, and process improvements across environments. * Assist in planning, developing, and implementing automation solutions and workflows. * Monitor, track, and present technical performance metrics for IT systems. * Analyze system capacity and performance to align with operational requirements. * Collaborate with development teams to assess and plan for future growth and scalability. * Maintain and support IT systems, ensuring stability, availability, and security. * Present technical designs and participate in design reviews with stakeholders. * Contribute to proposal efforts, including technical input and cost considerations. * Travel up to 5% as required. * Obtain and maintain additional clearances as required. * Lift up to 30 to 50 lbs. * Work on your feet up to 50% of the day. * Perform other duties as required. ## Related Videos - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [Our journey with Spring Boot in a microservice architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/511-our-journey-with-spring-boot-in-a-microservice-architecture) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers)