Specialist, Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer - Systems Administrator

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 81,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a skilled Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer to join our Colorado Springs team. The role focuses on administration and maintenance of Windows-based servers in a DoD-cleared environment, with emphasis on patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation, and incident response.

Qualified candidates will have DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certifications, experience with COMSEC, and strong virtualization skills (KVM, VMware, OpenShift, Docker).

Qualifications

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 certification required.
• Experience with DoD COMSEC handling and account management.
• Patching, hardening, vulnerability remediation in regulated environments.
• Experience supporting accreditation, RMF controls, and incident response.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support Windows-based servers/workstations in a DoD environment.
• Deploy OS patches, updates, and hotfixes per maintenance schedules and security requirements.
• Implement system hardening per DoD STIGs and security policies.
• Perform vulnerability remediation to support RMF controls and audit readiness.
• Monitor system performance and ensure reliability of mission systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware/software/OS issues per security procedures.
• Maintain accurate configurations and change records for CM and inspections.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, network, and program teams to support accreditation and secure operations in classified environments.

Skills

Windows Server Administration

System Hardening

Vulnerability Management

DoD Compliance

Security+ CE

IAT Level 2 Certification

COMSEC Management

RHEL Administration

Virtualization (KVM VMware OpenShift)

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

OpenShift

Docker

KVM

VMware

vSphere

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

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: Specialist, Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer -System Administration

Job Code: 44433

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

Job Schedule: 5/8 - Employees work 8 hours per day - 5 days a week

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Infrastructure Systems Engineer (CISE) to join our Colorado Springs, CO team. This role requires an experience system administrator who will be responsible for the administration and maintenance of Windows-based servers and workstations across a DoD cleared enterprise environment. Duties include managing patching activities, monitoring system performance, and implementing system hardening measures to strengthen security, ensure compliance with organizational standards, and maintain operational reliability. The position also supports ongoing troubleshooting, vulnerability remediation, and continuous improvement of system configurations and processes.

Essential Functions:

• Administer, maintain, and support Windows-based servers and workstations within a cleared enterprise or mission-critical DoD environment.

• Manage the deployment of operating system patches, security updates, and hotfixes in accordance with approved maintenance schedules and security requirements.

• Implement and sustain system hardening measures using applicable DoD security standards, STIGs, and organizational cybersecurity policies.

• Perform vulnerability identification and remediation activities to support compliance with RMF controls, POA&M tracking, and audit readiness efforts.

• Monitor system performance, availability, and operational health to ensure reliability and continuity of mission systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, operating system, and access-related issues while adhering to established security procedures.

• Maintain accurate system configurations, change records, and technical documentation to support configuration management and compliance inspections.

• Coordinate with cybersecurity, network, and program teams to support accreditation activities, incident response, and secure system operations in classified or controlled environments.

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Secret Clearance

• DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 Required Professional Certifications: CCNA- Security, Security+ CE, or higher certification'

• Experience serving as a DoD COMSEC Manager or supporting COMSEC account management, including handling, safeguarding, inventorying, and controlling cryptographic equipment and keying material in accordance with applicable DoD policies and procedures.

• Experience administering and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in a DoD, federal, or other regulated environment, including patching, system hardening, user administration, and troubleshooting

• Utilizing virtualization technologies such as KVM, VMware, vSphere/vCenter, and microservices/containers (e.g., OpenShift, Docker) to enhance system functionality and efficiency

• In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Colorado state is $80,500-$149,500. 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.

• health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• education assistance
• parental leave
• paid time off
• 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.

• The application window for this position will close on 11/10/2026.

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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.

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