Senior Specialist, Systems Engineering

L3Harris Technologies

. Implement, support, define, and design standardized configurations for VMware, Windows, and Linux platforms used within the Land Mobile Radio system .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeLynchburg • Virginia • United StatesSenior💰 $106,500 - $197,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxVMware

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement, support, define, and design standardized configurations for VMware, Windows, and Linux platforms used within the Land Mobile Radio system
Work with networking and cybersecurity architectures and technologies
Occasionally support internally developed Land Mobile Radio applications and hardware
Participate in discussions with customers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and Harris personnel to complete contractual commitments
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 infrastructure activities
Escalate issues and interface with vendor technical assistance centers to resolve vendor software problems
Apply cybersecurity policies and best practices to support LMR system product integrity
Perform 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

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience, or 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, and system programming
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 and cyber technologies
Tier III/IV troubleshooting skills
Scripting knowledge and AI skills
Ability to manage multiple concurrent project tasks and prioritize appropriately
Clear and concise ability to communicate issues in a less technical sense to management and business
Leadership skills including customer focus, change management, teamwork, diversity, and integrity
Self-motivated team player able to set priorities and manage 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
Professional certifications such as MCSA, MCSE, VCA6/VCP6, LPIC, Security+, or Network+ are preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Education assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
9/80 schedule with every other Friday off