High Performance Computing System Administrator, Analyst, Onsite Tucson AZ

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Partial relocation support

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking a System Administrator for High Performance Computing (HPC) to manage Windows and Linux servers in a mixed environment. The position requires DoD Secret clearance, onsite work, and potential limited relocation support.

You will join the Digital Technology HPC team, perform OS tuning, security hardening, and support HPC scheduling tools, while mentoring junior staff and collaborating with Cybersecurity colleagues.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience or a total of 4 years relevant technical experience in IT or Digital Technology.
• Experience in Windows and/or Linux Server Environments including directory services management and system hardening.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issued secret security clearance is required.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
• Help develop and implement new technologies based upon industry best practices.
• Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems at a high scope and complexity to include the integration of High-Performance Computing hardware, software, and operating systems (OS).
• Understanding software tools, automated scripts, batch schedulers, hardware, and system-level troubleshooting, to lead and support the engineering community.
• Perform OS tuning to maximize system performance on high performance computing systems and standardize processes across DT functions.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security compliance requirements.
• Provide documentation and training on advanced DT HPC processes and procedures and mentor junior staff.
• Must be able to obtain required DoD Directive 8140 / 8570 Certification within 6 months of hire.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Server

DNS

DHCP

Active Directory

Scripting

Troubleshooting

Security+

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SLURM

Grid Engine

Ganglia

LDAP

DNS

AD

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-M05 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG M05 (External Site)

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

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

System Administrator, High Performance Computing (HPC)

At RTX, the world 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.

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

This Analyst (P1) level, High‑Performance Computing (HPC) candidate will provide Raytheon Digital Technology with High Performance Computing Administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment. This candidate will understand Windows Server internals, and knowledge of Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.

This position is an onsite role in our Tucson, Arizona location. Relocation support will be provided to the selected applicant, if they meet company policy eligibility requirements at this level (Limited P1 support).

What You Will Do:

• Work as a team member in a fast‑paced technological environment.
• Help develop and implement new technologies based upon industry best practices.
• Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems at a high scope and complexity to include the integration of High‑Performance Computing hardware, software, and operating systems (OS).
• Understanding software tools, automated scripts, batch schedulers, hardware, and system‑level troubleshooting, to lead and support the engineering community.
• Perform OS tuning to maximize system performance on high performance computing systems. Work across DT functions to standardize processes and procedures.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security compliance requirements.
• Provide documentation and training on advanced DT HPC processes and procedures. Be a mentor to junior team members.
• Must be able to obtain required Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification) within 6 months of hire date.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and less than 2 years of relevant experience or a total of 4 years relevant technical experience in IT or Digital Technology.
• Experience in Windows and/or Linux Server Environments including directory services management, and system hardening.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issues secret security clearance is required. US Citizenship is required, as only US Citizens are eligible to obtain US Security Clearances.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
• Experience in project leadership, management, or project management in a DT domain and basic to advance scripting experience.
• Experience maintaining a medium sized Microsoft Windows Server environment.
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Experience with High Performance Computing scheduling and monitoring tools.
• An active DoD Secret or Top‑Secret Clearance.
• Advanced hands‑on experience with Windows and Unix security hardening, systems integrations, advanced troubleshooting, and authentication service integration (LDAP).
• Unix (Including Linux and Solaris), experience in a medium to high complex environment(s).
• Working knowledge of High‑Performance Computing scheduling and monitoring tools such as SLURM, Grid Engine and Ganglia.

What We Offer:

• 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 role is relocation eligible on a very limited basis (partial support) for those outside the Tucson, AZ area.