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

$106,500 - $197,500/Yr

L3Harris Technologies - Schriever Air Force Base, CO

Full-time - Senior

Schriever Air Force Base, CO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Lead Systems Engineer at L3Harris Technologies will support the National Space Defense Center at Schriever SFB, CO, leading a team focused on cutting-edge systems for the space industry. This role involves implementing and troubleshooting critical infrastructure solutions for space operations, with a strong emphasis on virtualization and automation to ensure mission success.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or 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.

Nice-to-haves

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

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays