Senior Specialist, IT Security

L3Harris Technologies Inc

Ashburn, VA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$96,000–$178,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Ansible, Automation, Bash Scripting, Capacity Analysis, Career Counseling, CentOS, Cisco Switches, Computer Security, DevOps, English Language, Facebook, Fedora Linux, ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library), Information Systems/Technology IS/IT Administration, Information Technology & Information Systems, Inventory Management, Lift/Move 30 Pounds, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, LinkedIn, Linux Operating System, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Exchange Server, Microsoft Windows Operating System, NetApp Storage Systems, Network Attached Storage (NAS), Network Design, Network Routing, Network Switching, Network Topology, Operational Support, Performance Metrics, Process Improvement, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Regulations, Reliability Engineering, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Scrum Project Management and Software Development, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Software Patches, Spanish Language, Splunk, Storage Area Network (SAN), System Lifecycle, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Analysis, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Plan/Schedule, Top Secret Clearance, Twitter, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), United States Department of Defense (DoD), VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network), VMWare, VMWare vCenter, VMWare vSphere, Validation Testing, Virtualization, Willing to Travel, YouTube, iSCSI
LOCATION
Ashburn, VA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Senior Specialist, IT Security at L3Harris Technologies

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Senior Specialist, IT Security

Ashburn, Virginia

Job ID 37129

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L3Harris 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. L3Harris 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.

L3Harris 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: Sr Spec, IT Security

Job Code: 37129

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

As a Sr. Specialist, IT Secure, you will design, implement, and support enterprise Windows, VMware, and RHEL environments. Acting as a self-driven contributor within a team, you will participate in the full system lifecycle, including development, testing, and production validation. You will apply automation frameworks to improve efficiency, consistency, and reliability while engineering solutions that support both current operations and future program requirements.

Essential Functions

  • Execute duties with minimal to no oversight, proactively identifying and addressing areas for improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with IT system administration, security, and regulatory standards, including JSIG, NIST 800 series, and DoD Manuals Vol. 1-4.
  • Support system design, engineering enhancements, and process improvements across environments.
  • Assist in planning, developing, and implementing automation solutions and workflows.
  • Monitor, track, and present technical performance metrics for IT systems.
  • Analyze system capacity and performance to align with operational requirements.
  • Collaborate with development teams to assess and plan for future growth and scalability.
  • Maintain and support IT systems, ensuring stability, availability, and security.
  • Present technical designs and participate in design reviews with stakeholders.
  • Contribute to proposal efforts, including technical input and cost considerations.
  • Travel up to 5% as required.
  • Obtain and maintain additional clearances as required.
  • Lift up to 30 to 50 lbs.
  • Work on your feet up to 50% of the day.
  • Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

  • 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.

Preferred Additional Skills

  • Active Top Secret clearance with current 5-year update.
  • Experience with Linux in an enterprise environment, including RHEL, CentOS, and Fedora.
  • Experience with scripting and automation, including Bash, Python, and Ansible.
  • Experience with Windows in an enterprise environment, including Server 2019, Exchange, and MDT/WDS.
  • Experience with VMware in an enterprise environment, including vSphere, vCenter, and vSAN.
  • Experience with network storage solutions, including SAN/NAS, NetApp, MSA, iSCSI, and FCP.
  • Experience with industry frameworks and methodologies, including ITIL, Agile, Scrum, DevOps, and SRE.
  • Experience designing and administering VMware infrastructure.
  • Experience with Cisco routing and switching environments, including network topology design, VLAN configuration, and virtualization integration.Experience with SIEM tools (i.e. Splunk)
  • Experience with Tenable.SC deployment & configuration
  • Experience with PDQ Deploy and Inventory Windows patch management tool

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $96,000 - $178,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, Cleveland Ohio, and Vermont is $84,000 - $156,000. 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. L3Harris 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.

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. 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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