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Principal System Administrator; Linux; Onsite
Job in
Marlborough, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01752, USA
Listed on 2026-07-14
Listing for:
Collins Aerospace
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Unix/Linux, Windows Server
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Overview
Collins Aerospace has an immediate career growth opportunity with our DT - Information Workplace Services team for a talented Principal Systems Administrator / Analyst. The role is onsite in Marlborough, MA and supports fast‑paced, critical classified programs.
Key Responsibilities- Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment supporting Windows Server internals and/or Linux fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
- Work as a team member in a fast‑paced technological environment, using troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity, including integration of hardware and operating systems.
- Use data RAID and data backup technologies; install and configure software applications; work with cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures.
- University degree and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and minimum 3 years of experience.
- Minimum 5 years of direct hands‑on Linux administration experience and systems analysis/administration/networking experience with technologies such as Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, Veeam, MySQL, Remote Desktop Gateway, Splunk, Windows and Linux administration; experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.
- Experience supporting Linux Server architectures, including troubleshooting solutions and documentation of technical problems/actions.
- Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140/8570 certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.
- U.S. citizenship required; only U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance.
- Position may require infrequent domestic travel.
- Active DoD TS/SCI with polygraph clearance or prior SCI/program eligibility.
- DoDD 8140/8570 certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) and an operating system certification.
- Direct working experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.
- In‑depth Windows Server experience.
- Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
- Experience using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.
- Experience with VMware vCenter, vSphere, and/or other virtual computing methods.
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