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L3Harris Technologies

Lead Systems Engineer (Schriever SFB) (TS/SCI)

L3Harris Technologies, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509


Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineer (Active TS/SCI Required)

Job Code: 17421

Job Location: Schriever SFB, CO

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies currently has an opening for a Lead, Systems Engineer to support the National Space Defense Center at Schriever SFB, CO. The Systems Engineer will lead a dynamic team supporting cutting edge systems for the space industry and will support Space Domain Awareness (SDA) activities.

We are seeking a highly skilled Space Operations Engineer with a TS/SCI clearance to implement and troubleshoot infrastructure solutions critical to our space operations. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in systems and networking, with a strong focus on virtualization and automation to support mission-critical operations.

Essential Functions:

Design and implement IT infrastructure systems supporting space operations, ensuring high availability and security.

Troubleshoot and resolve complex networking and systems issues, maintaining operational continuity.

Monitor system performance using various tools and implement improvements based on data analysis.

Develop and maintain automation scripts and configurations for efficient system management using languages such as shell scripts, Perl, Ruby, and Python.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and optimize existing systems.

Ensure compliance with security protocols and best practices for sensitive information handling.

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.

Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.

Proven experience in infrastructure design, implementation, and troubleshooting.

Strong knowledge of systems and networking software, hardware, and networking protocols.

Experience with virtualization and containerization technologies (e.g., VMware, Virtual Box).

Familiarity with monitoring systems and tools for performance analysis.

Experience with automation software (e.g., Puppet, cfengine, Chef).

Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), including designing and deploying cloud-based solutions and managing cloud infrastructure services (e.g., IaaS, PaaS).

Familiarity with SQL/NoSQL (e.g., MySQL, MongoDB) and their declarative query languages, enabling effective data management and retrieval for applications.

Industry-recognized certifications such as Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), or AWS Certified Solutions Architect are highly desirable.

Understanding of DevOps methodologies and practices, including continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), to enhance collaboration between development and operations teams.

Experience with project management framework (e.g., Agile, Scrum) to contribute effectively to project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and emerging technologies.

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