Senior Associate Systems Administrator

L3Harris

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On-site
Location
Carlsbad, CA
Posted
53 days ago
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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.

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TL;DR · Senior Associate Systems Administrator

The Senior Associate, Systems Administrator (Carlsbad) (TS/SCI with FS Poly) joins the IT team to provide comprehensive system and network desktop support. This role involves supporting classified Windows desktop systems and essential applications, ensuring reliable and secure day-to-day operations. Key responsibilities include providing local and classified WAN end-user support, performing routine system updates, patching, and hardening to maintain compliance. The successful candidate will partner with program engineering teams to deliver IT solutions aligned with specific program needs and schedules. Required technical skills include Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, networking protocols, PowerShell, and security best practices. Preferred experience includes Linux systems like Red Hat Enterprise Linux, CentOS, and Ubuntu, as well as VMware virtualization platforms and Commvault backup solutions. The work focuses on maintaining secure classified infrastructure.

What does a Systems Administrator earn?

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What you'll do

  • Provide end-user desktop support for systems and applications locally and across the classified WAN.
  • Perform routine system updates, patching, and hardening to maintain security compliance.
  • Partner with program engineering teams to deliver IT solutions aligned with specific program needs.
  • Communicate technical issues, risks, and recommendations to management and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Administer and support classified Windows desktop systems and essential applications.
  • Manage network protocols and security best practices to ensure reliable day-to-day operations.

What we're looking for

  • Must have a Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
  • Must have a Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of related experience.
  • Must have at least 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Must have a current active TS/SCI clearance with a full-scope polygraph.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must have experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office applications.
  • Must have working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems, networking protocols, PowerShell, and security best practices.
  • Experience supporting Linux systems including RHEL 8/9, CentOS, and Ubuntu (preferred).
  • Experience administering VMware or comparable virtualization platforms (preferred).
  • Experience working with Commvault or similar backup and recovery solutions (preferred).

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