Senior System Administrator; Onsite

Senior System Administrator (Onsite) role at Collins Aerospace
. This position is onsite in Sterling, VA.

Location:

HVA
34:
Sterling, VA 22640 Davis Dr, Sterling, VA,  USA.

Role Type:
Onsite

Security clearance:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. DoD Secret clearance is required;
Top Secret clearance is noted as required by day one in the posting.

• Collaborate with partners to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions consisting of hardware and operating system technologies.
• Integrate and partner with programs to solve complex infrastructure problems.
• Assure a high level of reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management.
• Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
• Install, Convert, and upgrade systems.
• Develop, revise, and maintain technical and operational documentation (including procedures) to continually improve our computing environment.
• Assist in developing the overall performance and capability of your technical team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Ensuring that all the Information Assurance IA software security patches and version and virus signature file updates are up to date.
• Maintenance of system and data security processes and applications such as virus scanning, auditing, collection of audit logs, system scripts and data collections scripts.
• Assisting in development and updating system administration procedures.
• Supporting Disaster Recovery and incident response exercises as required.
• Updating network diagrams following integration of approved system configuration changes.
• Please note that an active U.S. Dept. of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance is required as of day one of employment.

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Must possess an active US DoD Secret Security Clearance
• 4+ years total experience in administration of Windows operating systems, including Windows 11, 10, Server 2016, 2019, 2022.
• Red Hat knowledge.
• 4+ years total professional experience working in IT.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT2 or higher).
• Strong troubleshooting skill.

• RMF (Risk Management Framework) knowledge
• SAP (Special Access Program) experience
• SIPRNet (Secret Internet Protocol Routing Network) experience
• STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) experience
• SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) experience
• VMWare / vSphere / ESXi experience
• Tenable / Nessus experience
• McAfee / HBSS
• Symantec knowledge
• Networking / Cisco / TCPIP / OSI knowledge

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health fertility and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Learn more and apply today. This role is part of Collins Aerospace's Digital Technology team focused on modern IT and digital initiatives to improve operations and customer experiences.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Information Technology

• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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