Lead Systems Administrator

L3Harris

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Work type: On-site
Location: Canoga Park, CA
Salary: $110,500–$205,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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This role $158k

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This role pays less than 54% of similar roles. Most pay $129,575–$189,350 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $158k versus about $159k for comparable roles.

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About L3Harris

L3Harris Technologies is a US aerospace and defense technology company providing space and airborne systems, communications, electronic warfare, and missile propulsion solutions for government and commercial customers.

L3Harris currently has 470 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Lead Systems Administrator

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Lead, Systems Administrator serves as a critical technical role focused on managing and maintaining Microsoft Windows environments while ensuring strict compliance with government regulations and security standards. The individual in this position will perform day-to-day tasks including system administration, patch management, incident response, and the application of SCAP and STIG methodologies to meet Department of Defense requirements. To succeed, the candidate must utilize tools such as Tenable and Splunk for threat monitoring while navigating frameworks like NIST Special Publications and Risk Management Framework. Technical competencies include proficiency in Windows systems, Linux administration, VMware virtualization, and Citrix Virtual Desktops. The role addresses the specific challenge of maintaining secure, compliant infrastructure within a defense technology context, requiring an active Secret Security Clearance and expertise in cybersecurity fundamentals to protect mission-critical information across various domains.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Tenable Splunk SCAP STIG NIST Risk Management Framework VMware Citrix Virtual Desktops Linux Patch Management Incident Response Disaster Recovery Business Continuity Planning

What you'll do

Administer and maintain Microsoft Windows systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
Monitor, detect, and respond to security threats using tools like Tenable and Splunk.
Apply SCAP and STIG methodologies to maintain system compliance with DoD standards.
Ensure all systems comply with NIST, NISPOM, and Risk Management Framework regulations.
Manage system upgrades, patch management, and incident response activities.
Perform Linux administration and troubleshooting for server environments.
Execute disaster recovery and business continuity planning.
Travel up to 15% of the time to support remote sites and project deployments.

What we're looking for

Active Secret Security Clearance required.
Bachelor's degree and minimum 9 years of relevant experience.
Graduate degree and minimum 7 years of related experience.
Minimum 13 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
Maintain DOD 8140 certification (e.g., Security+).
Experience with VMware virtualization technologies for server and desktop environments (preferred).
Familiarity with Citrix Virtual Desktops for remote access and application delivery (preferred).
U.S. citizens.

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