Senior Specialist, Software Engineer/Virtualization Engineer
Listed on 2026-01-12
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Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3
Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
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Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Senior Specialist, Software Engineer / Virtualization Engineer
Job Code32251
Job OverviewWe 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.
EssentialFunctions
- 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 research 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.
- Assists in maintaining server images and configuring Windows and Linux servers as required to develop a standard of VCE administration guidelines for WSOMS. Provides recommended actions to PM DCATS and system developers to maintain a VCE standard in WSOMS.
- Provides training as needed to field engineers to enhance or maintain their troubleshooting skills.
- Provides troubleshooting 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 all 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.
- 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.
- Stays abreast of new technology as it relates to DoD environments.
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. L3
Harris 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 2/1/2026.
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