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Senior Specialist, System Administration - Secret Security Clearance

Wilmington, Massachusetts

Job ID 36593
Postuler Maintenant

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Job Title: Senior Specialist, System Administration – Secret Security Clearance

Job Code: 36593

Job Location: Wilmington, MA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off!)

Relocation: Relocation assistance is available to qualified applicants

Job Description:

The System Administrator is responsible for maintaining, managing, configuring, and troubleshooting Windows, and/or Linux systems in secure program areas in the Wilmington facility. Duties include installing, configuring, troubleshooting, upgrading, patching, and maintaining Windows/Linux and VMWare, as well as maintaining engineering software tools. This person must be able to communicate technical concerns and solutions to various levels of management, engineering, and security teams, as well as lead IT projects at local level. Perform other IT duties as required. This position is fully on-site; there are no opportunities for hybrid work. Travel is expected to be 10-15% depending on program needs or priorities.

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for day-to-day support of desktop and Server Microsoft Windows environments in a closed environment, virtual or physical.
  • Manage assigned Tickets in ServiceNow at required SLA levels, elevate tickets to high level of support as required.
  • Direct front-end support to users, first level support for desktop and server related items such as application issues and other IT related issues to include application, voice (phone) and data access issues.
  • Deliver new systems, remove equipment as required following the processes dictated by the security team.
  • Support ongoing projects to replace or upgrade existing server equipment as required.
  • Assist with RMF and ICD503 compliance as required by security.             
  • Ability to travel between L3Harris Facilities inside the Wilmington Area.
  • Subject Matter Expert responsible for the configuration and maintenance of Windows systems while ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and availability.
  • Implement regular system updates and patches, minimize vulnerabilities, and maintain compliance with industry and Security Compliance standards
  • Monitor system health and proactively identify and resolve performance issues.
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

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
  • Active Secret security clearance or higher required
  • Current CompTIA Security+ Certification or ability to get one in the first 6 months of employment.
  • 4+ years experience supporting configuration and maintenance of Windows operating systems, networking protocols, PowerShell, and security best practices.
  • Professional experience supporting RedHat, CentOs or Ubuntu Linux.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Poly is preferred.
  • Experience with Wyse Management Suite.
  • Active Directory and GPO management experience            
  • Experience with Microsoft Exchange.                 
  • Knowledge of basic networking concepts and working principles. Experience with Cisco Routers and Switches, Network Certification a plus.
  • Experience with SCCM.                      

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $91,500.00 - $170,500.00. 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 agreement

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.

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.

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