Senior Associate Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator

L3Harris

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Work type
On-site
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Salary
$70,500–$130,500 / yr
Posted
4 days ago
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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 Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator

The Sr. Associate, Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer - Systems Administrator joins the Colorado Springs team to manage and maintain Windows-based servers and workstations within a cleared DoD enterprise environment. The role involves administering operating system patches, security updates, and hotfixes while implementing system hardening measures using STIGs and organizational cybersecurity policies. Key responsibilities include vulnerability remediation, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting hardware, software, and access issues to ensure mission-critical reliability. The position requires proficiency in RMF controls, POA&M tracking, and technical documentation. Candidates should possess skills in Red Hat Enterprise Linux, virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware, vSphere, and containers such as OpenShift or Docker. The work focuses on maintaining secure system operations and accreditation activities within classified or controlled environments to support national security.

What you'll do

  • Administer and maintain Windows-based servers and workstations within a cleared DoD enterprise environment.
  • Deploy operating system patches, security updates, and hotfixes according to approved maintenance schedules.
  • Implement system hardening measures using DoD security standards, STIGs, and organizational cybersecurity policies.
  • Perform vulnerability identification and remediation to support RMF controls and audit readiness.
  • Monitor system performance, availability, and operational health to ensure mission system reliability.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and access-related issues.
  • Maintain accurate system configurations, change records, and technical documentation for compliance inspections.
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity and network teams to support accreditation activities and incident response.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2 years of related experience, a Graduate Degree and 0 to 2 years, or 6 years of experience in lieu of a degree.
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification.
  • CCNA-Security, Security+ CE, or higher professional certification.
  • Experience administering and maintaining Windows-based servers and workstations in a DoD cleared environment.
  • Experience as a DoD COMSEC Manager or supporting COMSEC account management (preferred).
  • Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) in a DoD or regulated environment (preferred).
  • Experience with virtualization technologies like KVM, VMware, vSphere/vCenter, or containers like OpenShift and Docker (preferred).
  • Secret Clearance.

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