Linux Systems Administration
Listed on 2026-05-30
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IT/Tech
Systems Engineer -
Engineering
Systems Engineer
Job Title
Linux Systems Administration
Job Code38013
Job LocationMelbourne, FL
Job Schedule5/8:
Employees work 8 hours per day, 5 days a week.
We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for installing and configuring systems on-site, provisioning operating systems, loading software, updating network equipment, verifying data flow, troubleshooting contingencies, and coordinating system downtime with site customers and end-users. Additionally, the candidate will design, code, and test scripts to automate system management tasks, write monitoring cases for a Zabbix server, and assist in maintaining and writing content for all SI&T documentation.
- This position is ONSITE at L3
Harris offices located in Melbourne, Florida - This role may require weekend, after-hours, or on-call rotations to meet program requirements and/or ongoing program support.
- This position may require limited travel in an emergency
- Install and configure systems on-site, including physically installing hardware, provisioning operating systems, loading software, updating network equipment, verifying data flow, troubleshooting contingencies, and coordinating system downtime with site customers and end-users.
- Design, code, and test scripts to automate system management tasks using Bash/Expect, Ansible, and other tools.
- Write monitoring cases for a Zabbix server to track network activity.
- Assist in maintaining and writing content for all SI&T documentation, including system build/checkout procedures, software install procedures, performance analysis technical memos, helpdesk tasking procedures, and site deployment CDRLs.
- Contribute to system build scripts that configure RHEL servers, workstations, and virtual machines, managing storage, networking, firewalls, and user accounts on the systems.
- Automate system configuration tasks with Ansible, including build processes, hardware checkouts, password management, and repository management.
- Build systems in accordance with program documentation for control test environments and field delivery.
- Execute test cases and regression tests for customer-witnessed test events (CRT/SRT).
- Analyze and maintain backend configurations of a Zabbix monitoring server every month as preventive maintenance.
- Support the Harris lab environment with networking administration/tracking, machine maintenance, troubleshooting, configuration, etc.
- Support the external customer connections to the Harris lab and Harris CM areas
- Design/Implement new ideas for improvements to the system
- Perform security audits on some systems
- This position requires the ability to obtain FAA Public Trust Suitability
- Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
- 2+ years of experience in systems administration, with a focus on automation and scripting.
- Strong knowledge of Bash/Expect, Ansible, and other automation tools.
- Experience with RHEL servers, workstations, and virtual machines.
- Familiarity with Zabbix monitoring server configurations.
- Experience with HTML/CSS/JavaScript for web-based development.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD for network/power diagram creation.
- Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software.
- Experience with test case execution and regression testing.
- Experience with FAA/ATC systems
- Aviation Weather related software & hardware
- Meteorology terms and NWS Weather products
- FAA ARTCC Facilities.
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Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3
Harris 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.
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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 investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
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