Specialist, RC-135 Network Systems Engineer

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Specialist, Systems Engineering for RC-135 Network Systems at Offutt AFB, NE. The role focuses on configuring and maintaining enterprise networks, firewalls, and security for the RC-135 mission systems.

Collaboration with multiple teams and readiness for deployment are essential. The position requires strong networking skills, experience across Linux/Windows, and willingness to obtain security clearances, with shifts and mission-dependent scheduling.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise networks across multiple vendors.
• Manage TCP/IP, routing, switching, and firewall administration.
• Administer NGFWs and secure network traffic.
• Support Linux/Windows environments, DNS, DHCP, AD, LDAP.
• Provide weekly network status updates to USAF and management.
• Maintain network diagrams and train USAF personnel.
• Assist RC-135 CSA with GDPS operational support.
• Collaborate with local and remote systems teams.
• Travel up to 15% and deploy worldwide as needed.
• Obtain Secret clearance; target Top Secret/SCI with poly.

Skills

Networking operations

TCP/IP

NGFW administration

Linux/Windows administration

Security clearance readiness

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

8 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

CCNA

MCSA/MCSE

UNIX/Linux certifications

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Systems Engineering, RC-135 Network Systems

Job Code: 43460

Job Location: Offutt AFB, NE

Job Schedule: 5x8 - Mission Dependent

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 Description:

L3Harris is seeking Network Systems Engineer for our location at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, supporting USAF’s RC-135 mission aircraft and its related ground support systems.

Essential Functions:

• Configuring, maintaining, and reconstituting complex enterprise level networks utilizing a multitude of routing and switching hardware from multiple vendors such as Cisco, Dell, and Brocade.
• TCP/IP, static, dynamic routing protocols, switch oversight and firewall administration
• Administering and maintainingNext-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) to secure enterprise network traffic.
• Administering and troubleshooting enterprise level networks within a Red Hat Linux/Microsoft Windows environment and services such as DNS, DHCP, Active Directory and LDAP
• Implementing and supporting system and network defensive measures and secure configuration techniques
• Configuring, maintaining, and troubleshootingType 1 encryption devices
• Additional responsibilities include providing weekly network status updates to management and USAF customers, maintaining network diagrams, and training USAF personnel as requested.
• The Network Engineer will also hold a qualification as an RC-135 Mission Systems Computer Systems Administrator (CSA), assisting the CSA as needed in providing support for RC-135 operational and ground training sorties utilizing the Ground Data Processing System (GDPS).
• Ability to work collaboratively with both local and remote systems engineering teams
• Must be able to work various shifts as mission dictates
• Obtain CompTIA Security+ certification or higher within six months
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs and ascend/descend ladders up to 5% of the time
• Must be worldwide deployable with the ability to travel up to 15%
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance with CI polygraph within the first year.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in networking operations and sustainment
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) or equivalent UNIX or Linux technical certification.
• Programming experience with Linux shell scripting, MySql, PHP, Perl, Java and HTML.
• Knowledge and experience with the current RC-135 mission systems or equivalent platform or systems.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

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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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