Principal System Administrator- sponsor clearance

What You Will Do

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Lead and coordinate the Red Hat installation and configuration.
• Provisions, installs, configures, operates and maintains systems hardware and software related to a Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs.
• Manages servers (software and hardware); storage (logical and physical); cross‑platform authentication and access; data backup and restoration; software and license configuration; and workstation support.
• Uses troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity, including integration of hardware and operating systems.
• Installs and configures software applications requested by end users.
• Works with cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provides documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures.
• Maintains systems operational 24x7 and occasionally works beyond standard hours; travel up to 5% is required.

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience. Must be able to obtain a transferable U.S. government issued secret clearance prior to the start date. Must have Linux or Windows experience. Experience in one of the following areas is required:
Active Directory, VMware, MySQL, or networking administration.

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance.
• DoDD 8140/8570 certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Operating System certification.
• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.
• In‑depth working experience in Windows Server.
• Experience with data storage, NAS, SAN technologies and solutions.
• Experience with IT project lifecycle management processes.
• Experience with VMware vCenter, vSphere, ESX or other virtual computing methods.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SMECP, or Exchange.
• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
• Scripting experience.

Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD. Eligible for 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. Hired applicants may also be eligible for annual short‑term or long‑term incentive programs.

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 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.