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Lead, Info Security Sys Engineering

Greenville, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

This position is for a Linux Systems Administrator ISSE 5 supporting Agile Software Development Engineering teams. This lead, senior position requires the ability to perform complex, multi-disciplined administration in DoD regulated secure lab and isolated network environments.  The Linux Systems Administrator will participate in roadmap, architecture, implementation, and sustainment of operational network infrastructure supporting software teams. Candidate must be a self-motivated team player with excellent technical and communication skills, demonstrating senior level mentorship and architecture experience.

Essential Functions:

  • Integrate with a team of multidiscipline, multileveled Systems Administrators supporting Linux, Windows, and Network operations
  • Assist Software Engineers and Site Reliability Engineers by providing Linux infrastructure services in support of development efforts
  • Partner with Information Security team to provide secure, auditable Linux systems
  • Plan and document operational processes, configurations, and diagrams required for management, Security operations, and the software teams
  • Coach, mentor and train new team members
  • Architecture design and implementation of Linux infrastructure services
  • Assist leadership with business decisions aligned to demonstrate and safeguard the company by assuring that applicable laws and policies are followed

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience
  • Requires an active Secret clearance
  • Linux server and workstation systems administration on Red Hat based distributions (RHEL10, RHEL9, RHEL8) to include
    • Break/fix troubleshooting
    • Provisioning via Satellite, Kickstart, or Forman
    • Network infrastructure services setup and maintenance of DNS, DHCP
    • Network storage services setup and maintenance of NFS, automounts, SMB/Samba
    • Privilege escalation management
  • Shell scripting in sh/bash or csh/tcsh

Preferred Additional Skills: 

  • System hardening and auditing to RMF, CMMC, DFARS, NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53
  • Configuration management with Ansible/Ansible Automation Platform, AWX, puppet, or chef
  • Centralized authentication setup and user/group management (FreeIPA, Red Hat IDM, Kerberos, LDAP, NIS, AD)
  • Scripting in modern languages python, perl
  • Basic network administration of layer 2/3 switches
  • Supporting multi-OS environments of Linux, Windows, Solaris, and embedded OS’s
  • Knowledge of DevOps tools (Kubernetes, OpenShift, TeamCity, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory)
  • Experience in building/utilizing CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with cloud platforms AWS, Azure
  • Certifications RHCSA, RHCE, RHCSS, RHCDS, Security+, CISSP, CISM,
  • Deep understanding of metrics and monitoring systems
  • Experience performing log analysis and other network forensic investigations
  • Deep expertise troubleshooting complex distributed systems
  • Experience with creating and improving documented procedures and/or playbooks

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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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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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