DCGS GEOINT Application Administrator - GMATS

Prattwhitney; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace at Langley AFB, VA, is seeking a system administrator, software engineer, or IT specialist to sustain AF DCGS/GMATS applications hosted on Linux and Windows. You will provide tier 3/4 support, monitor GEOINT workflows, and help integrate new capabilities with OEMs.

The role requires a TS/SCI clearance, DoD 8570 cert, and 5+ years in math/engineering IT. Work includes rotating shifts, on-site duties, and collaborative problem solving.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required before start date.
• Current Security+ or higher DoD 8570 certification.
• Minimum 5 years in computer system administration with DCGS experience.
• STEM degree with 5+ years relevant experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24x7 support for Full Motion Video, U-2, and Global Hawk missions.
• Monitor sensor and ground health, troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Participate in integration efforts with customer, Raytheon, and OEMs.
• Work across AF DCGS enterprise with limited supervision and strong teamwork.

Skills

Security clearance

Security+ / DoD 8570

GEOINT workflows

VMware administration

Cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/OpenSt

Scripting / programming languages

Education

STEM degree with 5+ years experience

Advanced degree with 3+ years experience

Tools

VMware

AWS

Azure

OpenStack

Docker

GOTS/COTS GEOINT software

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-25 Country: United States of America Location: US-VA-LANGLEY-AFB-CUST ~ 586 Weyland Rd ~ LANGLEY AFB (External Site) Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status 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: TS/SCI - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company Managed by Collins Aerospace 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. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is seeking a system administrator, software engineer, or information technology specialist to perform Air Force Distributive Common Ground System (AF DCGS) / GEOINT Mission Application Technical Support (GMATS) sustainment functions across GEOINT focused applications. This requisition is open to candidates willing to work with a well-established and evolving team at Langley AFB, Virginia. OA MATS duties include, but are not limited to, providing tier 3/4 mission support of existing and new mission applications hosted on Linux and Windows operating systems. Candidates for this position should have a strong understanding of GEOINT operational workflows and the technical expertise to support evolving Virtualized/Cloud based technologies in an Open Architecture (OA) environment. New members of the Collins team will initially train with more experienced engineers but will eventually be expected to work with limited supervision. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, possess excellent written and verbal skills, and have the ability to work independently. Candidates will be expected to support and respond to customer needs with accuracy and efficiency. Collins Aerospace places an emphasis on work life balance and team spirit while maintaining a favorable relationship with the customer. This position requires the candidate to work various 24x7 shifts throughout the year in response to customer demands. This is a mission essential position requiring rotating shifts, nights, weekend, and Holiday work.

What You Will Do:

• 24x7 support of Full Motion Video, U-2, and Global Hawk mission operations.
• Use dedicated ground control systems to monitor sensor and ground health and status and quickly resolve issues as they occur.
• Actively monitor and troubleshoot system issues and participate in logistics and incident reporting during problem resolution.
• Participate in integration activities by working closely with the customer, Raytheon in-plant engineering, and other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) when new capabilities are fielded.
• Work as part of a company agnostic team across the AF DCGS enterprise, understand the Raytheon company goals and customer requirements while working well with other team members in the local area.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Current Security + or higher DoD 8570 certification.
• 5 years of experience in the field of computer system administration, including some DCGS experience.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with military GEOINT workflows to include U-2, Global Hawk, MQ-1 and MQ-9 sensors and processing, exploitation and dissemination (PED) architectures.
• Administration of Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) or Government Off the Shelf (GOTS) software solutions used for GEOINT analysis (Socet GXP, GXP Xplorer, Unicorn, mIRC chat, Multi-INT Analysis and Archive System (MAAS), Arc GIS, etc.) or proprietary OEM software (APS, GSEG, ECP, etc.).
• Familiar with the concepts of Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) and frameworks (ex. Distributed Data Framework (DDF)).
• Experience administering VMware (virtual machines, storage, and resources) and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, Docker, etc.).
• Experience with software development methods (shell scripting, PowerShell, JavaScript, Python, PHP, C/C++, C#, Java, XML, HTML, etc.).

What We Offer:

• 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, ID theft 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
• Eligible for relocation assistance

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not 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 or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.