Senior Specialist, Systems Administration

Overview

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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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Administration

Job Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description: We are seeking an experienced Senior Linux System Administrator to join our dynamic IT team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Linux systems, including advanced skills in kickstarting, applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), and bash scripting. This role involves managing, optimizing, and securing our Linux infrastructure to ensure high performance and reliability.

• Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux systems.
• Design, implement, and manage automated Linux installations using Kickstart for efficient system provisioning and deployment.
• Install software and troubleshoot application compatibility.
• Test applications such as Jenkins, Bitbucket, SVN.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for system configurations, procedures, and best practices.
• Manage Virtualization (KVM/VMware) and backup technologies such as Commvault, NAS, SAN, SAS, iSCSI.
• Administer Splunk Enterprise.
• Automate repetitive and/or complicated tasks using bash.
• Collaborate with ISSOs to support audits, maintain STIG compliance, conduct risk assessments, and remediate Nessus/STIG findings.
• Implement security patches, conduct system scans, remediate findings, and participate in audits to ensure system integrity.
• Support critical operations during standard business hours and provide flexible support as needed outside standard hours.
• Work is on-site; remote work is not available.
• Travel up to 10%.

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience;
  Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of related experience; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Current/active security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI polygraph, if applicable.
• Ability to obtain Security+CE within 6 months of hire.

• Red Hat Certification (RHCSA or RHCE)
• Experience with Ansible and Ansible Automation Platform (AAP)
• Experience with CI/CD, build management, and/or automated test frameworks
• Experience with Podman and/or containerization technologies
• Experience with Active Directory (AD)

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Harris 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 investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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