Specialist, Systems Administration

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Job Title: Specialist, Systems Administration Job Code: 30946 Job Location: Melbourne, FL Job Schedule: 9/80 Job Description L3Harris is searching for a senior technical professional to join the Managed Operational Support Services (OSS) team as a Linux System Administrator (Sys Admin). Responsibilities for this position include support to software engineering during the development of a new OSS system by provisioning and managing the virtual environment (VM) and installing and configuring the Linux based Red Hat Operating System. The Sys Admin will also monitor and maintain the system hardware performance. The position ensures that system hardware, software, and related procedures adhere to the systems design and architecture. This individual will manage system access user accounts and develop the procedures for system configuration to support production builds. This individual will also assist program teams with technical analysis and support the testing and roll-out of new patches. Participation on programs focuses on smoothing the transition from system development to operational readiness within the programs life cycle. Due to secure network access requirements, this position is ONSITE and located at L3Harris 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 Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Public Trust clearance. Essential Functions Specific responsibilities will include: Performs software installations and upgrades to RedHat and Windows operating systems and layered software packages and maintains them in accordance with established policies, procedures, and service level agreements. Manages and directs proactive and reactive systems administration activities to ensure the availability, integrity, and reliability of networked and stand-alone systems. Administers assigned Enterprise systems such as enterprise data storage administration (EMC/NetApp), enterprise server virtualization (VMWare) to ensure systems are functioning properly. Troubleshoots hardware, software, and wide area network related problems associated with the assigned Enterprise system(s). Coordinates with server and operating system vendors to resolve issues, arrange service, and obtain support. Develop schedules for the installation and monitoring of local network and stand-alone information resources. Installs and provides support for internal development software and applications. Monitors and tunes the system to achieve optimum level of performance. Ensures server data integrity by evaluating, implementing, and managing appropriate software and hardware solutions. Ensures data/media recoverability by implementing a schedule of system backups and database archive operations. Conducts routine hardware and software audits of servers for compliance with established standards, policies, procedures, and configuration guidelines. Knowledgeable of networking associated with a LAN based server and workstations. Must be able to support On-call rotations and travel to our DR site during activation events. Qualifications Bachelors degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Security or related field, and minimum 4 years related experience; or a Masters degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, IT Security or related field, and minimum 2 years related experience. Or in lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience. Ability to obtain and maintain FAA Public Trust clearance. Preferred Additional Skills Experience performing RPM builds for software packages. Experience performing complex infrastructure design, including planning of interactions of multiple applications (HA, DB, Large Networks). Experience performing scripting for automation of tools. 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. 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