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Senior Associate, Software Engineer (Cloud Web Development)

Patrick Air Force Base, Florida
Full Time On-site

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Job Title: Senior Associate, Software Engineer (Cloud Web Development)
Job Code: 38979
Job Location: Patrick Space Force Base, Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked, and have every other Friday off


Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Developer / System Administrator to join our Software Engineering Team. The candidate must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility, possess CompTIA Security+ certification or higher, and be willing to work onsite at Patrick Space Force Base, FL.

This role supports mission systems through a hybrid combination of scripting, automation, system administration, application support, and security engineering assistance. The candidate will help maintain and improve secure IT capabilities across classified and unclassified DoD environments, including NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS.

The candidate will also work under the guidance of the lead Information Systems Security Engineer to support secure system operations and assist with Authority to Operate (ATO), Interim Authority to Test (IATT), and security sustainment and documentation activities as needed.


Key Responsibilities:

Software / Scripting / Automation

  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation solutions to support IT operations, system monitoring, reporting, data processing, and workflow improvement.
  • Use tools and languages such as PowerShell, Python, Bash, SQL, Jira, and Confluence to automate tasks, troubleshoot issues, support deployments, and document processes.
  • Apply basic networking knowledge and software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, and maintainable scripting, to support mission and business systems.

System Administration / Application Support

  • Provide system administration and application support across classified and unclassified DoD environments, ensuring system availability, access control, and operational reliability.
  • Monitor systems and automated processes, support IAM activities, troubleshoot issues, coordinate vulnerability remediation, and assist with compliance, RMF, ATO/IATT, and cybersecurity documentation efforts.
  • Support secure system operations by following governance, configuration management, and change-control practices; familiarity with the C2S Access Portal, high-side AWS, and DoD mission systems is preferred.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience is required.
  • Active Top-Secret clearance.

Preferred Skillsets:

  • 2 years of prior related experience supporting classified and secure DoD environments, preferably including NIPR, SIPR, and/or JWICS, performing system administration activities, and leveraging scripting tools/languages in support of automation.
  • Security+ certification or any DoD IAT Level II certification.
  • Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and engage directly with customers.
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity, RMF, ATO/IATT support, compliance documentation, vulnerability remediation, and secure system configuration practices.
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.

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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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