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Job Title: Senior Specialist, Systems Engineer

Job Code: 45793

Job Location: Lynchburg, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday Off

Job Description:

The candidate will be a member of a team responsible for the implementation, support, definition and design, & support of standardized configurations for all VMware, Windows, and Linux platforms used within the LMR (Land Mobile Radio) system. Additionally, the candidate will have some experience with networking and cyber security architectures & technologies. Candidate will also occasionally work with and support internally developed Land Mobile Radio (LMR) applications and hardware. This role requires participation in discussions with customers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors and other Harris personnel as necessary to complete contractual commitments

Essential Functions:

Provide Tier 3 and Tier 4 technical support to internal teams and external customers

Identify field issues, isolate root causes, and initiate corrective actions for fielded systems

Collaborate with system engineers, program managers, and field engineers on ongoing infrastructure activities

Escalate issues and interface with vendor technical assistance centers to resolve vendor software problems

Apply cybersecurity policies and best practices to support the integrity of LMR system products

Perform standard cybersecurity operations to maintain the security posture of internal and third-party solutions for mission-critical communications customers

Partner with product engineering teams to identify, assess, and address vulnerabilities in L3Harris hardware and software

Support the reliability, security, and performance of mission-critical communications systems

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience

2 + years’ experience working with RF, system design, networking, configuration, system programming

Preferred Additional Skills:

Experience with virtualization platforms

Experience with server administration

Experience with Windows operating systems

Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux or other Linux operating systems

Experience with networking & cyber technologies

Tier III/IV troubleshooting skills are a plus

Ability to take on tasks with little to no oversight

Scripting knowledge & AI skills

Professional certifications (e.g. MCSA, MCSE, VCA6/VCP6, LPIC, Security+, Network+)

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and prioritize them appropriately

Has clear & concise ability to communicate issues in a less technical sense to management and business

Demonstrate leadership skills which include customer focus, change management, teamwork, diversity, and integrity

Self-motivated team player, able to set priorities and manage to deadlines

Excellent troubleshooting, communication and customer service skills

Demonstrated ability to proactively resolve problems

Proven mentoring capabilities

Practical hands-on field experience in RF/LMR system design, staging, configuration and implementation of complex radio systems.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Virginia 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.

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