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Network Operations Center – Windows System Administrator

Colorado Springs, Colorado
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

L3Harris is currently searching for a SSpec, Network Plan Engrg/Windows System Administrator for our Colorado Spring, CO site.  The Network Planning Engineer requires an active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility. They will have a strong background in the management and maintenance in Microsoft Windows Operating System on workstations and servers; The Network Planning Engineer will be responsible for the collaboration of planning and engineering of the Operation Centers’ workstation and server environment infrastructure. Monitor the performance of systems and be familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures of managing workstations, servers and virtual environments. Ability to perform tasks under minimal supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Will report to the engineering site lead and operations manager. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in area of specialty and a minimum of 2 years of hands on work experience.

Essential Functions:

    • Install, configure, and maintain Windows operating systems and related hardware/software across the enterprise
    • Provide advanced troubleshooting for Windows workstations, including OS, application, and hardware issues
    • Manage Windows and Linux servers across production, staging, and training environments: OS/image deployment, configuration, patching, backups/restores, and capacity optimization.
    • Execute IAVA/STIG compliance activities: run scans (ACAS/SCAP), apply STIG/IAVM remediations, validate fixes, and track compliance timelines for CCRI/CVE requirements.
    • Deploy enterprise applications and OS patches; coordinate testing, integration, and rollback procedures to preserve availability.
    • Monitor system health and performance, investigate incidents, perform root‑cause analysis, and coordinate escalations and post‑deployment support.
    • Maintain platform SOPs, baseline configurations, runbooks, and change records to support configuration management and audit readiness.
    • Produce operational reports, compliance dashboards, and evidence packages for RMF/ATO and inspection activities.
    • Coordinate with cybersecurity, NOC/NOSC, application owners, and vendors to remediate vulnerabilities and validate mitigations.
    • Support lifecycle activities: upgrades, capacity planning, licensing, and continuous improvement of system hardening and resilience.
    • Manage user accounts, permissions, and group policies via Active Directory
    • Deploy and manage devices using endpoint management solutions
    • Oversee system updates, BIOS/driver updates, and security patches
    • Automate routine tasks and deployments using PowerShell and other scripting tools
    • Provide technical support to end-users, resolve tickets, and ensure high customer satisfaction
    • Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and hardware lifecycle management

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 3 years of prior networking troubleshooting experience.
  • Must have a Top Secret clearance with eligibility to SCISec+ required

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Windows System Administrator

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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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