Title:  Lead, Systems Engineer (Platform Engineering)

Job Title: Lead Systems Engineer (Platform Engineering)

Job Code: 42610

Job Location: Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Job Description:

As the premier provider of Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission solutions for the United States Space Force, L3Harris is seeking a Lead Systems Engineer/Platform Engineer to perform system sustainment functions related to the MOSSAIC C2 Space Domain Awareness (SDA) mission at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for monitoring and maintaining the performance of our Space Mission Platform and its tenant applications. This role is critical in ensuring that our systems operate at peak efficiency and are secure from internal and external threats.

Essential Functions:

• Lead monitoring and maintenance of the operational platform and tenant applications to ensure high availability and strong system performance.
• Oversee troubleshooting and resolution of system issues, outages, and performance concerns, ensuring timely response and minimal downtime.
• Provide technical leadership for system sustainment activities and support daily mission operations.
• Guide end-user support efforts, helping resolve complex issues and promoting system best practices.
• Lead the planning and implementation of system upgrades, enhancements, patches, and service packs.
• Conduct and oversee routine system audits to evaluate system performance, integrity, and compliance.
• Develop, improve, and maintain system documentation, technical procedures, and standard operating procedures.
• Coordinate with site support teams, administrators, engineers, and mission stakeholders to resolve issues and improve system operations.
• Review system alerts, incidents, and operational trends, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare performance reports, assess system health, and provide recommendations for improvements and modernization.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and CUI requirements, along with company policies and cybersecurity standards.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and engineering best practices that may improve system performance and mission support.
• Support team development by mentoring junior engineers and administrators.
• Travel up to 10% as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of related experience, or a graduate degree with at least 7 years of related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
• Active U.S. DoD Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
• Strong experience with system performance monitoring, troubleshooting, and sustainment in an operational environment.
• Strong understanding of network infrastructure, system administration, and data processing pipelines.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical activities and support cross-functional engineering efforts.
• Strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and attention to detail.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience designing, deploying, and administering VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently, lead multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a mission-focused environment.
• Experience administering VMware vSphere.
• Experience administering Active Directory, DNS, and DHCP.
• Experience administering Windows Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• DoD 8570.01M IAT Level 2 certification, such as CompTIA Security+ CE.
• Willingness to participate in a 24x7 on-call rotation.
• Experience administering Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle database systems.
• Understanding of Kubernetes and container orchestration platforms.
• Additional certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), Network+, or VMware, Microsoft, or other relevant infrastructure and systems certifications.
• Experience mentoring junior technical staff and leading system improvement initiatives.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California is $127,500-$236,500. 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.