Job Title: Network Administrator

Job Code: 15970

Job Location: Herndon, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

We are seeking a dedicated System/Project Manager to join our IT team. This position will be responsible for maintaining the integrity and security of both Windows, Linux, and network system infrastructures, and project planning. This role involves a blend of network management, consistent system patching, robust system hardening, and system/software deployment automation.

Essential Functions:

• Administer and support daily operations of Windows and Linux servers, and Cisco networking devices ensuring system reliability, data integrity, and availability

• Manage network configurations to optimize performance and ensure security compliance

• Implement regular system updates and patches, minimizing vulnerabilities and maintaining compliance with industry standards

• Harden systems by configuring and maintaining security measures to protect sensitive data and infrastructure

• Develop and maintain scripts and tools for deployment automation, striving for increased efficiency in our operational processes

• Collaborate with engineering teams to understand program requirements and deliver tailored technical solutions

• Communicate complex technical issues and strategies to management and non-technical stakeholders in a clear and concise manner

• Support limited offsite travel, overtime work, and have the ability to move up to 20 pounds

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience

• Minimum 6 years experience as a System/Network Administrator managing an enterprise level domain

• Active US TS/SCI security clearance and willing to submit to a CI Polygraph if required

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• 2 years of experience supporting LINUX (RedHat REL 7/8, Centos, Ubuntu)

• CCNA/CCNP and/or 3 years of experience managing Cisco routers and switches at the enterprise level

• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, PowerShell, and security best practices

• Strong knowledge of managing Cisco Networking devices (routers, Switches), Windows and Linux operating systems, networking protocols, PowerShell, and security best practices

• Experience supporting software engineering DevOps environment

• Experience with VMware or similar virtualization software

• Experience with ansible

• Experience with Commvault or similar backup system software

• Experience managing systems under the NIST Risk Management Framework

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.