Specialist, Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$80,500–$149,500 / yr
Posted
2 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $149k
This role $115k
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This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $126,200–$171,762 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $149k 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 513 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Specialist, Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer

Specialist, Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer (Systems Administrator) joins the Colorado Springs team to support mission-critical systems and infrastructure within a secure environment. The role involves deploying, managing, and optimizing AWS cloud infrastructure using Amazon Machine Images while maintaining CI/CD pipeline platforms for secure software delivery. The engineer will collaborate with DevSecOps and cybersecurity teams to integrate platform services and automate administration tasks through scripting and infrastructure-as-code. Key technical requirements include expertise in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, KVM, VMware, vSphere, vCenter, Docker, and OpenShift. Additionally, the position requires implementing security controls compliant with DoD frameworks and RMF requirements. The work focuses on solving complex infrastructure challenges by integrating secure systems administration practices into ground-up builds to ensure robust functionality across cloud and virtualized environments for critical defense applications.

What you'll do

  • Deploy, manage, and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure to support mission and business applications.
  • Maintain and support CI/CD pipeline platforms to ensure secure and efficient software delivery.
  • Automate system administration tasks using scripting and infrastructure-as-code methodologies.
  • Manage virtualization technologies including KVM, VMware, vSphere, and container platforms like OpenShift or Docker.
  • Implement security controls in compliance with DoD frameworks and RMF requirements.
  • Administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems within a secure environment.
  • Integrate infrastructure and platform services with DevSecOps and cybersecurity teams.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, a Graduate degree with 2 years of experience, or 8 years of experience without a degree.
  • Active Secret Clearance.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 Professional Certifications such as CCNA Security or Security+ CE.
  • Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and AWS cloud infrastructure.
  • Experience with virtualization technologies including KVM, VMware, vSphere/vCenter, and container platforms like OpenShift or Docker.
  • Ability to implement security controls in compliance with DoD frameworks and RMF requirements.
  • Knowledge of Kubernetes, containers, or OpenShift platform administration (preferred).
  • U.S. citizens.

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