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Senior, System Administrator (Cyber Infrastructure Systems)

Rochester, NYOnsiteFull TimeSenior$92,500–$171,500 /yrPosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • AWS
  • Linux
  • Infrastructure as Code
  • IaC
  • CloudFormation
  • Terraform
  • Ansible
  • STIGing
  • Hardening
  • System Monitoring

Nice to have

  • CI/CD
  • Automated Test Frameworks
  • Virtualization
  • Backup Solutions

Role summary

Seeking a Senior Specialist, System Administrator (Cyber Infrastructure Systems) with expertise in AWS, Linux system administration, and infrastructure automation. This role requires a strong understanding of security and risk management, system monitoring, and designing secure, resilient IT environments. Responsibilities include administering AWS services, managing Red Hat Linux systems, implementing IaC using tools like Terraform and Ansible, and performing system hardening. A Bachelor's degree with 6 years of experience or equivalent is required, along with a TS/SCI clearance and relevant cybersecurity certifications.

Job Title: Senior Specialist, System Administrator (Cyber Infrastructure Systems)

Job Code: 45750

Job Location: Melbounre, FL or Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: Standard 5/8

 

Job Description:

 

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Cyber Infrastrastructure Systems Engineer (CISE) to join our team. The ideal candidate will have system administration expertise in Amazon Web Service (AWS) core services, managing and optimizing Linux systems, as well as infrastructure automation. This role requires a hands-on professional with a robust understanding of security and risk management, and system monitoring. The candidate must have a proven track record of designing and implementing solutions that comply with security policies, maintaining a secure and resilient IT environment.

 

Essential Functions:

 

  • Administer, support, and optimize cloud-based infrastructure within Amazon Web Services (AWS), including services such as:
    • EC2
    • S3
    • IAM
    • VPC
    • RDS
    • CloudWatch
    • Lambda
  • Configure, monitor, maintain, and troubleshoot Red Hat Linux systems.
  • Implement and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and configuration management using tools such as:
    • CloudFormation
    • Terraform
    • Ansible
  • Installation of monitoring agents, STIGing, and Hardening AWS AMIs
  • Monitor system performance and resource usage, identify potential problems, and implement solutions to maintain system resilience and security.

Qualifications:

 

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
  • Clearance: Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) with Counter-Intelligence Polygraph (CI Poly)
  • DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level 2 Required Professional Certifications: CCNA- Security, Security+ CE, or higher certification

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience working with continuous integration, build management, and automated test frameworks.
  • Experience utilizing virtualization technologies and backup solutions.
  • Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

 

 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $92,500-$171,500. 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.

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