Senior, System Administrator (Cyber Infrastructure Systems)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Education assistance

Parental leave

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Specialist, System Administrator (Cyber Infrastructure Systems) to manage AWS cloud infrastructure and Linux systems with a strong emphasis on security and automation.

The role requires TS/SCI with CI Poly and DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification. You will implement IaC using CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible, monitor with CloudWatch, and ensure compliant, secure operations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or graduate degree with 4+ years, or 10+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Security clearance TS/SCI with CI Poly
• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 or higher professional certifications such as CCNA-Security or Security+ CE

Responsibilities

• Administer and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, RDS, CloudWatch, Lambda).
• Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux systems.
• Implement IaC and configuration management with CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Monitor performance and ensure secure, compliant operations.

Skills

AWS

Linux administration

Security & compliance

Infrastructure as Code

Automation

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in CS/Engineering

Graduate degree

10+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CloudFormation

Terraform

Ansible

AWS IAM

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high‑performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission‑critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end‑to‑end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, System Administrator (Cyber Infrastructure Systems)

Job Code: 45750

Job Location: Melbounre, FL or Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: Standard 5/8

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Infrastrastructure Systems Engineer (CISE) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have system administration expertise in Amazon Web Service (AWS) core services, managing and optimizing Linux systems, as well as infrastructure automation. This role requires a hands‑on professional with a robust understanding of security and risk management, and system monitoring. The candidate must have a proven track record of designing and implementing solutions that comply with security policies, maintaining a secure and resilient IT environment.

Essential Functions:

• Administer, support, and optimize cloud‑based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as:
  • EC2
  • S3
  • IAM
  • VPC
  • RDS
  • CloudWatch
  • Lambda
• Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux systems.
• Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management using tools such as:
  • CloudFormation
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
• Installation of monitoring agents, STIGing, and Hardening AWS AMIs
• Monitor system performance and resource usage, identify potential problems, and implement solutions to maintain system resilience and security.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Clearance: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Counter‑Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly)
• DoD 8570.01‑M IAT Level 2 Required Professional Certifications: CCNA‑ Security, Security+ CE, or higher certification

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience working with continuous integration, build management, and automated test frameworks.
• Experience utilizing virtualization technologies and backup solutions.
• Experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced, team‑oriented environment.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $92,500-$171,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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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.

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