Specialist, Cyber Intelligence – Systems Administrator

L3Harris; Utah; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Salt Lake City, UT seeks a Specialist, Cyber Intelligence — Systems Administrator to secure, manage, and operate information systems in controlled environments.

You will implement security controls, perform patching, support RMF/DAAG, and collaborate with cybersecurity and engineering teams to protect critical DoD systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in system administration, cybersecurity operations, or secure systems support. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Active Secret security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows and/or Linux systems in secure environments.
• Perform configuration, patching, backups, recovery, and performance monitoring.
• Implement cybersecurity controls per organizational and government requirements.
• Support system hardening using STIGs and baselines.
• Assist with vulnerability management activities and tracking.
• Support A&A efforts and maintain compliance documentation.
• Work within RMF to implement controls and continuous monitoring.
• Provide support for security audits and reviews.
• Coordinate with ISSMs, ISSOs, engineers, and program stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Maintain system documentation and SOPs.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and security issues.
• Support incident response and recovery activities.
• Ensure systems operate in classified environments.

Skills

Windows admin

Linux admin

Security controls

RMF familiarity

STIGs

Vulnerability remediation

Active Secret clearance

DoD programs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity/IT/CS/IS or related field

Graduate degree with 2+ years experience

8+ years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

VMware

ACAS

SCAP

HBSS

Active Directory

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 Intelligence — Systems Administrator

Job Code: 43383

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule: 9/80

Clearance Requirement: Active Secret Clearance

Job Description:

We are seeking a Specialist, Cyber Intelligence — Systems Administrator to support secure, mission-critical computing environments. This role is responsible for administering, maintaining, and securing information systems and infrastructure in compliance with cybersecurity and government security requirements. The ideal candidate will bring strong system administration experience, hands‑on knowledge of cyber operations support, and familiarity with compliance frameworks such as DAAPM/DAAG and RMF.

This position requires an individual who can manage system performance, apply security controls, support accreditation activities, and work closely with cybersecurity, engineering, and program teams to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems.

Essential Functions:

• Administer, maintain, and support Windows and/or Linux‑based systems in secure and controlled environments

• Perform system configuration, patch management, account management, backups, recovery, and performance monitoring

• Implement and maintain cybersecurity controls in accordance with organizational and government requirements

• Support system hardening efforts using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), security baselines, and best practices

• Assist with vulnerability management activities, including scanning, remediation, and mitigation tracking

• Support Assessment and Authorization (A&A) efforts and maintain compliance documentation for accredited systems

• Work within the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process to support security control implementation, assessment, and continuous monitoring

• Provide support for security audits, inspections, and compliance reviews

• Coordinate with Information System Security Managers (ISSMs), Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), engineers, and program stakeholders to resolve system and security issues

• Maintain system documentation, standard operating procedures, and configuration management records

• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and security‑related issues in a timely manner

• Support incident response and recovery activities as required

• Ensure systems are operated and maintained in accordance with classified environment requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in system administration, cybersecurity operations, or secure systems support. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Active Secret security clearance required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands‑on experience administering Windows and/or Linux operating systems.

• Familiarity with DAAG and RMF.

• Experience applying security hardening practices, patching, and vulnerability remediation.

• Knowledge of system administration in secure or classified environments.

• Ability to support compliance documentation and security control implementation.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) programs or classified systems.

• Familiarity with STIG implementation, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS, or similar security tools.

• Experience with virtualization technologies, such as VMware.

• Understanding of Active Directory, Group Policy, identity and access management, and endpoint security solutions.

• Knowledge of backup/recovery processes and disaster recovery planning.

• Relevant certifications such as Security , CySA , CASP , Linux , Microsoft, or similar.

• Experience working with cross-functional engineering and cybersecurity teams.

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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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