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L3Harris Technologies · 1 day ago

Lead, Linux Systems Administrator

L3Harris Technologies is dedicated to recruiting high-performing talent and is seeking a Secret-cleared Lead, Linux Systems Administrator to join their team. The role involves expert administration in a Red Hat Linux environment, ensuring system compliance with government regulations and maintaining optimal system performance and security.

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Responsibilities

Provide expert administration in a Red Hat Linux environment, ensuring optimal system performance, availability, and security. This includes installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux systems. This position will support High Performance Compute Cluster capabilities
Utilize the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) to ensure systems are compliant with security policies and best practices. This involves running scans, applying necessary configurations, and documenting compliance status
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of and experience with adhering to government regulations and standards, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and Risk Management Framework (RMF). This includes performing security assessments, implementing risk management processes, and ensuring systems meet regulatory requirements
Possess a Department of Defense (DOD) 8140 certification, such as Security+, which validates the candidate's cybersecurity knowledge and skills. This certification is essential for meeting the DoD's mandates for information assurance and cybersecurity

Qualification

Red Hat LinuxSCAPSTIGDOD 8140 CertificationCompliance with Government RegulationsHigh Performance Compute ClusterProblem-solving skillsTeam-orientedCommunication skillsDocumentation skills

Required

Current/active US Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI polygraph
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
Red Hat Linux Systems Administration Skills: Provide expert administration in a Red Hat Linux environment, ensuring optimal system performance, availability, and security. This includes installing, configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting Linux systems. This position will support High Performance Compute Cluster capabilities
Experience with SCAP and STIG: Utilize the Security Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) to ensure systems are compliant with security policies and best practices. This involves running scans, applying necessary configurations, and documenting compliance status
Knowledge of and Experience with Compliance to Government Regulations and Standards: Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of and experience with adhering to government regulations and standards, such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), and Risk Management Framework (RMF). This includes performing security assessments, implementing risk management processes, and ensuring systems meet regulatory requirements
DOD 8140 Certification: Possess a Department of Defense (DOD) 8140 certification, such as Security+, which validates the candidate's cybersecurity knowledge and skills. This certification is essential for meeting the DoD's mandates for information assurance and cybersecurity

Preferred

Proven experience as a Linux Systems Administrator, with a focus on Red Hat Linux
Strong understanding of SCAP, STIG, and other compliance frameworks
Familiarity with government regulations and standards relating to IT and cybersecurity
DOD 8140 Certification such as Security+
High Performance Compute Cluster Skillset
Advanced certifications and training in Linux systems and cybersecurity
Experience with automated deployment and management tools
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Company

L3Harris Technologies

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L3Harris Technologies provides platform management system solutions for armed forces.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.25B
2024-03-27Post Ipo Debt· $2.25B
1978-01-13IPO

Leadership Team

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Tania Hanna
Vice President Government & Customer Relations
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Chip Teets
Senior Director, International Programs, Products & Technology
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