System Administrator

Job Summary

Position:
Systems Administrator

Location:

Tucson, AZ
Date Posted:

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 our three market‑leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

We are hiring for a Systems Administrator to join our Digital Technology (DT) team in Tucson, AZ. The DT organization ensures that Raytheon teammates across the globe are able to communicate, collaborate and innovate for customer success. We create leading‑edge technology solutions to prevent security threats, secure the integrity of our systems and support IT infrastructures around the world.

Provide IT systems administration support in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
Apply foundational experience of Windows Server or Linux systems, including core services such as DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, and basic server roles.
Work as part of a collaborative team in a fast‑paced environment.
Use established troubleshooting techniques to resolve moderate to complex technical issues involving operating systems, hardware integration, and enterprise services.
Support data storage and backup operations, including RAID concepts and backup/restore technologies.
Install, configure, and support software applications requested by end users.
Partner with Cybersecurity teams to maintain system security requirements, follow established processes, and assist with documentation and training for IT procedures.
Additional responsibilities may be assigned as operational needs evolve.
Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) within 6 months of start.
Systems operate 24x7 and may require occasional work outside standard business hours.

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and less than 2 years prior relevant experience.
• 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.
• Experience working with Windows and/or Linux operating systems.
• Experience with one or more of the following technologies:
  • Active Directory WSUS
  • VMware
  • MECM
  • Exchange
  • System administration
  • Network administration
  • Windows or Linux server support
  • Enterprise backup/recovery tools

• DoD 8140 / 8570 certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent), including OS‑specific certifications.
• Experience supporting compliance activities such as NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS, or DoD/RMF.
• Experience with Windows Server administration.
• Experience with data storage technologies, including NAS and SAN solutions.
• Experience working within an IT project lifecycle or structured process environment.
• Experience with VMware products such as vCenter, vSphere, and ESXi or other virtualization platforms.
• Experience supporting engineering teams working on software, simulation, or hardware development.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, MECM, Skype, SharePoint, and/or Exchange.
• Exposure to High Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
• Scripting experience (Power Shell, Bash, or similar).

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 but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a 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…