Lead, Systems Engineer (Cloud)

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Job description

Job Title: Lead, Systems Engineering (GovCloud Engineer)

Job Code: 15285

Job Location: Greenville, TX

Job Schedule: 9/80

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:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced GovCloud Engineer to design and architect a customer asset tracking service hosted in the cloud. The GovCloud Engineer will be responsible for designing a scalable, secure, and highly available cloud-based solution that leverages containers. The service will be accessible to users worldwide through a web browser using a URL and will require multi-factor authentication for user authentication.

Essential Functions:

• Design and architect a cloud-based customer asset tracking service using industry best practices and cloud-native technologies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and translate them into a scalable and secure cloud architecture.
• Develop architectural designs, diagrams, and documentation to communicate the proposed solution to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and select appropriate cloud services and technologies to meet the requirements of the customer asset tracking service.
• Design and implement container-based solutions using container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes.
• Ensure the security and compliance of the cloud architecture, including data protection, access controls, and encryption.
• Optimize the performance, scalability, and availability of the cloud-based service to meet user demands.
• Collaborate with DevOps teams to define and implement CI/CD pipelines for continuous integration and deployment of the service.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in cloud technologies and provide recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Requires comprehensive knowledge of job area. Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
• Proven experience as a GovCloud Engineer, designing and architecting cloud-based solutions.
• Strong knowledge of cloud computing platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud as well as their pricing models
• Strong Linux background
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes and OpenShift
• Familiarity with cloud-native architectures, microservices, and serverless computing.
• In-depth understanding of security best practices and experience implementing security controls in cloud environments.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect, or Google Cloud Certified - Professional Cloud Architecture.
• Experience with multi-factor authentication and identity and access management (IAM) solutions.
• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and configuration management.
• Experience working government and/or military programs
• Excellent written, oral communications skills
• Willingness to travel
• Active Security Clearance - Secret or Higher

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