Lead, IT Systems Administration

Job Title: Lead, IT Systems Administration (TS/SCI)

Job Code: 37395

Job Location: Camden, NJ (on-site)

Schedule: 9-80 Regular (9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior IT Administrator in its Camden-NJ location. The IT Administrator serves as a technical expert responsible for the effective provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance of system hardware, software, and related infrastructure within a classified/high-security environment. This role focuses on maintaining the security, uptime, and performance of networks and servers.

Essential Functions:

• Security and Compliance Management


• System Administration and Maintenance


• Network & Optimization


• Administration and Documentation


• Incident Response


• Backup and Recovery


• Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with FS Polygraph.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 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.


• Advanced understanding of Windows/Linux administration, Active Directory, virtualization, and network protocol.


• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in network or systems administration.


• Security+ certification or equivalent industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, MCSA, RHCSA).


• Clearance: Active TS SCI.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• TS/SCI with FS Polygraph preferred.


• CISSP certification preferred.


• Experience supporting multi‑program or mission-critical defense systems.


• Familiarity with Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes, system accreditation, and continuous monitoring.


• Strong coordination skills across engineering, cybersecurity, and government audit teams.


• Scripting: Proficient in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role is $110,500 - $205,000. 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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