Senior Specialist, Linux Systems Administration

Jobtailor; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Harris Geospatial Solutions is seeking a Senior Specialist for Linux Systems Administration in Melbourne, FL. This on-site role involves supporting Linux environments and data center infrastructure, including VMware and storage solutions. Candidates must have a Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 6 years' experience in system administration.

The position requires excellent troubleshooting skills and proficiency with data center technologies. Additional experience with virtual desktop infrastructure is preferred. Join a winning team and contribute to vital systems management.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Linux system administration.
• Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust clearance.
• Experience with configuration and maintenance in a data center environment.

Responsibilities

• Support and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Install, configure, and maintain workstations and virtual environments.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues related to enterprise systems.

Skills

Linux Systems Administration

VMware vSphere

Troubleshooting

Data Center Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Tools

VMware Horizon

Rubrik Backup Solutions

Job description

Senior Specialist, Linux Systems Administration

Job Code: 39835

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description

L3Harris is searching for a technical professional to join the Data Center Operational Support Services team as a Specialist, Systems Administrator. Responsibilities for this position include supporting Linux Domains, vulnerability and compliance remediation, physical and virtual Linux OS server support, application support, and physical and virtual desktop OS support. This position will also require the management of data center infrastructure such as enterprise storage, fiber channel switches, and VMware vSphere.

Due to secure network access requirements, this position is ON SITE and located at L3Harris offices located in Melbourne, Florida.

This role may require weekend, after‑hours, or on‑call rotations to meet program requirements and/or ongoing program support.

This position may require limited travel in an emergency.

Essential Functions

• Support and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Group Policy, DHCP, Site and Services, Users and Computers.
• Responsible for supporting the installation, configuration, and maintenance of workstations in accordance with established standards, policies, procedures, and configuration guidelines.
• Responsible for supporting the building, configuration, and maintenance of virtual compute environments using solutions like VMware vSphere and Horizon.
• Support software installations, upgrades, and patching operating systems maintaining them in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements.
• Troubleshoots hardware, software, and wide area network related problems associated with the assigned Enterprise system(s).
• Coordinates with server and operating system vendors to resolve issues, arrange service, and obtain support. Develop schedules for the installation and monitoring of local network and stand‑alone information resources.
• Installs and provides support for internal development software and applications.
• Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum level of performance. Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions.
• Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations.
• Conducts routine hardware and software audits of servers for compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and configuration guidelines. Knowledgeable of networking associated with a LAN based server and workstations.
• Ability to obtain a FAA Public Trust.

Qualifications

• 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.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience with VMware Horizon Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (Connection Brokers, UAGs, AppVolls), vRealize Operations Manager, and Log Insight.
• Backup solutions such as Rubrik.
• Certificate Authority setup and configurations.

Disclaimers and Legal Statements

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.