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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer - System and Network Administration
Job Code: 47809
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL; Malabar, FL (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Integration and Test Engineer with a background in maintaining and troubleshooting development, integration, and production test environments using factory test procedures for large-scale military avionics production lots.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment to ensure high availability for production delivery schedules.
- Provide maintenance and support for computers and networking lab environments.
- Linux Server Systems Administration.
- Windows Server Systems Administration.
- Network Administration for VLAN networking equipment.
- Linux Client Image Creation/Maintenance/Deployment.
- Latest Windows Client (10 and 11) Image Creation/Maintenance/Deployment.
- Ensure network connectivity exists for Lab Networked devices.
- Ensure Data Backups ae up-to-date and tested.
- Account and User Group Creation/Maintenance – Linux and Windows.
- Data Backups and Restores.
- Consultant for compatibility issues/concerns with Test Equipment, parts, and Operating Systems, particularly with product obsolescence.
- Resolve issues with Hardware and Operating System compatibility.
- Maintain procedures for system setup and configuration.
- Occassionally moves up to 40lbs to a height of at least 36”.
- Occasionally ascends / descends a stepladder to a height of at least 30”.
- Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or related STEM field) and minimum of 4 years of prior System Administration experience. Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or related STEM field) and a minimum of 2 years of prior Systems Administrator experience. In lieu of a degree, 8 years of prior Systems Administrator experience.
- 2 years experience with the test development process from requirement definition through qualification and production support.
- 2 years of experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting.
- 2 years of experience with Networking with an understanding of subnets and VLANs.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Active US Secret security clearance.
- Experience with National Instruments (NI) test products and software.
- Experience working with a multi-discipline technical team.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing 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.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Specialist, Integration and Test Engineer - System and Network Administration
Job Code: 47809
Job Location: Palm Bay, FL; Malabar, FL (Onsite)
Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced Integration and Test Engineer with a background in maintaining and troubleshooting development, integration, and production test environments using factory test procedures for large-scale military avionics production lots.
Essential Functions:
- Maintain and troubleshoot test equipment to ensure high availability for production delivery schedules.
- Provide maintenance and support for computers and networking lab environments.
- Linux Server Systems Administration.
- Windows Server Systems Administration.
- Network Administration for VLAN networking equipment.
- Linux Client Image Creation/Maintenance/Deployment.
- Latest Windows Client (10 and 11) Image Creation/Maintenance/Deployment.
- Ensure network connectivity exists for Lab Networked devices.
- Ensure Data Backups ae up-to-date and tested.
- Account and User Group Creation/Maintenance – Linux and Windows.
- Data Backups and Restores.
- Consultant for compatibility issues/concerns with Test Equipment, parts, and Operating Systems, particularly with product obsolescence.
- Resolve issues with Hardware and Operating System compatibility.
- Maintain procedures for system setup and configuration.
- Occassionally moves up to 40lbs to a height of at least 36”.
- Occasionally ascends / descends a stepladder to a height of at least 30”.
- Ability to obtain a US Secret security clearance.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or related STEM field) and minimum of 4 years of prior System Administration experience. Graduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems (or related STEM field) and a minimum of 2 years of prior Systems Administrator experience. In lieu of a degree, 8 years of prior Systems Administrator experience.
- 2 years experience with the test development process from requirement definition through qualification and production support.
- 2 years of experience with hands-on hardware integration and troubleshooting.
- 2 years of experience with Networking with an understanding of subnets and VLANs.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Active US Secret security clearance.
- Experience with National Instruments (NI) test products and software.
- Experience working with a multi-discipline technical team.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience in mentoring and growing technical staff.
#LI-onsite
#LI-AS1
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in network system specialist jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field
- Cisco certifications such as CCNA or CCNP for routing and switching roles
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting LAN, WAN, and VPN networks
- Proficiency with network monitoring and management tools such as SolarWinds or PRTG
- Familiarity with network security principles including firewalls, IDS/IPS, and access control
- Active or eligible security clearance preferred for government and defense positions
Tips for Your Network System Specialist Job Search
Align certifications to your target level
Entry-level postings typically require CompTIA Network+ or CCNA, while senior roles often list CCNP, CCIE, or vendor-specific credentials. Match your resume's certifications section to the tier you're targeting so recruiters don't misread your experience level.
Quantify network scope on your resume
Hiring managers want numbers: how many endpoints you managed, the size of the subnets you administered, or the uptime percentage you maintained. Vague phrases like 'managed network infrastructure' get passed over when competing candidates list specific figures.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists network system specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter postings by environment not just title
The day-to-day varies sharply between cloud-heavy environments, on-premises data centers, and hybrid setups. Search for terms like Cisco IOS, AWS VPC, or SD-WAN alongside the job title to surface openings that match the infrastructure stack you actually work in.
Prepare for a hands-on technical screen
Many employers include a scenario-based or lab-style assessment before the final interview. Practice troubleshooting routing and switching problems under time pressure, and be ready to walk through a past incident where you diagnosed and resolved a network outage.
Negotiate total compensation not just base pay
Roles in government contracting and defense often have structured pay bands, but shift differential, on-call pay, and certification reimbursement are frequently negotiable. Ask about these line items explicitly rather than waiting for them to be offered.
Network System Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most network system specialists?
Amazon, MANTECH, and L3Harris are hiring the most network system specialists right now, with openings concentrated in California, Florida, and Virginia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Defense contractors and large healthcare systems tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many network system specialist jobs are remote?
About 38% of network system specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by specialization. Network security monitoring and cloud network administration roles are more likely to allow remote arrangements, while positions tied to on-premises hardware installation and data center operations typically require on-site presence.
How do you become a network system specialist?
Start with a degree in information technology, computer science, or a related field, then earn a foundational certification like CompTIA Network+ to validate core concepts. Build hands-on experience through entry-level IT support or help desk roles where you work directly with network hardware and troubleshooting. Progressively pursue Cisco or vendor-specific certifications as you take on larger infrastructure responsibilities.
Can I get hired as a network system specialist without much experience?
Yes, entry-level network system specialist roles exist, particularly at managed service providers and in government IT support contracts. Employers in these segments often prioritize a CompTIA Network+ certification and demonstrated home-lab or academic project work over years of professional experience. Highlighting specific protocols you've configured, even in a lab setting, makes your application more competitive than a generic skills list.
What does the network system specialist interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a recruiter screen focused on your certifications and work history, followed by a technical interview where you'll walk through network design decisions or troubleshooting scenarios. Many employers add a practical assessment, such as a timed lab exercise or a whiteboard diagram of a network topology. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with a senior engineer or IT manager about your approach to outages and infrastructure changes.
Where can I find and apply to network system specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to network system specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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