Junior Network Administrator, McKinney, TX Onsite

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Country: United States of America

Location: US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizenship and Security Clearance Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunities no one else can.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet today’s mission needs and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

The Classified Infrastructure Services (CIS) department provides expertise to programs in Networking and High‑Performance Computing. We are seeking a Junior Network Administrator located in McKinney, TX. This onsite position requires basic knowledge of Cisco devices and commands to support multiple, air‑gapped Local Area Networks (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs).

• Review Technical Security Controls with senior networking professionals and apply them to network configurations.
• Install network hardware as part of technology refreshes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve network‑related issues.
• Create and maintain technical documentation such as network and rack diagrams.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience, or 4 years of experience in Network Engineering or an IT discipline.
• Ability to create and maintain technical documentation such as network and rack diagrams.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

• Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communication.
• Experience with Cisco Networking Products.
• CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent 8570 IAT Level II or 8140 Intermediate for Network Operations Specialist) or ability to acquire within 6 months of start date.
• Associate‑level Cisco certification (e.g., CCNA).
• Ability to collaborate respectfully with cross‑functional teams, including Digital disciplines, Cybersecurity, Facilities, Engineering, and Program Management.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility – This position is NOT relocation eligible.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) handles and adjudicates the security clearance process.

The salary range for this role is $57,200 USD – $108,800 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function and associated responsibilities, candidate’s work experience, location, education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits depend on the business unit and whether the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement.

Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and depend on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or company performance. This role is U.S.

-based; if the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.