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Job Title:  Sr. Specialist, Software Engineer / Visualization Engineer

Job Code: 28592

Job Location: Colorado Springs, CO

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Software Virtualization Subject Matter Expert (SME) to join our team. The successful candidate will work directly at the customer site, providing expert guidance and support in the area of software virtualization. This role requires deep technical knowledge, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to effectively communicate complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Essential Functions: 

• Assists in the creation, maintenance/administration, and troubleshooting of the Virtual Computing Environment (VCE) in WSOMS Manage and balance virtual machine resources across hosts in the clusters.
• Maintains awareness of new virtualization products and administration methods with rese arch and new technology training.
• Recommends and provides guidance to maintain existing VCE and migration to future candidate systems.
• Participates in user community CCBs. Provides guidance to the WS0MS community to maintain a high level of operational readiness and adhere to DoD standards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve ESXi and VDl issues by providing tier 2/3 incident ticket support.
• Assist in maintaining server images and configuring Windows and Linux servers as required to develop a standard of VCE administration guidelines for WSOMS Provides recommend actions to PM DCATS and system developer s to maintain a VCE standard in WSOMS.
• Provides training as needed to field engineers to enhance or maintain their troubleshooting skills.
• Provides troubleshooting g expertise as required via remote access or other appropriate means.
• Acts as a single point of contact for questions and concerns regarding the WSOMS VCE Participates in al WSOC and C-SSE new equipment fielding training as it relates to virtualization.
• Travels to sites as necessary for hands-on troubleshooting and support of new system fielding.
• Maintain Top Secret Clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

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.
• Top Secret or TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience in VMWare and Hyper-V, and familiar with other virtualization protocols.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Stays abreast of new technology as it relates to DoD environments.

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In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $95,000 - $177,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.  The application window for this requisition is anticipated to close within 90 days of 11/1/2025.

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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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