Specialist, Systems Engineer - RC-135 Computer Systems Administrator

L3Harris Technologies; Bellevue Second IV Precinct (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Specialist, Systems Engineer – RC-135 Computer Systems Administrator for Offutt AFB, NE. You will support the USAF RC-135 mission aircraft and related ground support systems, ensuring reliable software loads, data handling, and GDPS operations.

Applicants must have a strong IT/computer systems background, be deployable up to 30% and capable of multiple shifts. A Secret clearance with potential Top Secret/SCI will be pursued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with IT/computer systems experience.
• Graduate degree adds relevant experience requirement.
• In lieu of a degree, 8 years of related experience acceptable.
• Experience with computer hardware/software performance, sustainment, and admin.
• Experience preparing/recovering mission software loads.
• Experience with data import/export operations and mission data archiving.

Responsibilities

• Support RC-135 operational and ground training missions by preparing and recovering mission software loads.
• Recover missions by extracting critical data for customer use.
• Provide GDPS operations support, data import/export operations and data archiving.
• Assist with GDPS hardware/software malfunction isolation and configuration for testing.
• Manage GDPS daily operations and recommend fixes for anomalies.
• Maintain GDPS database and software configuration control and security controls.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in IT/computer systems experience

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

Tools

Linux shell scripting

MySql

PHP

Perl

Java

HTML

CCNA

CompTIA Network+ or Security+

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, Systems Engineer - RC-135 Computer Systems Administrator

Job Code: 42160

Job Location: Offutt AFB, NE

Schedule: 5/8 Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week/mission dependent

Job Description

L3Harris is seeking a Specialist, Systems Engineering, RC-135 Computer Systems Administrator (CSA) for our location at Offutt AFB, Nebraska, supporting the USAF’s RC-135 mission aircraft and its related ground support systems.

Essential Functions

• Provides support for all RC-135 operational and ground training missions by preparing and recovering mission software loads.
• Conducts recoveries of all missions by extracting critical data for customer use.
• Provides Ground Data Processing System (GDPS) operations support, data import/export operations and mission data archiving.
• Assists with GDPS hardware and software malfunction isolation, and configuration for special operations modes and testing as required.
• Manages GDPS daily operations and make recommendations to correct system anomalies.
• Responsible for GDPS database and software configuration control, and login/password security controls.
• Must be worldwide deployable with the ability to travel up to 30% CONUS/OCONUS.
• Must be able to work various shifts.
• Ability to move up to 50 lbs and ascend/descend ladders up to 5% of the time.
• Active Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance and pass a CI polygraph within the first year.
• Ability to obtain DoD IAT level II certification or higher within six months ie CompTIA Security+

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience in IT/computer systems experience.
• 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.
• Demonstrated experience with computer hardware and software performance, sustainment, and administration.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and recovering mission software loads.
• Demonstrated experience with data import/export operations and mission data archiving.

Preferred Additional Skills

• Experience or qualification with the current RC-135 mission systems or equivalent platform or systems.
• Programming experience with Linux shell scripting, MySql, PHP, Perl, Java and HTML.
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).
• CompTIA Network+ or Security+ certification.
• Familiarity with LINUX and UNIX-based operating systems using command line and Oracle database administration.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

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.

L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.