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

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., laaS, 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.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $106,500 - $197,500 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.