Information Systems Security Administrator

Raytheon; Westford (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

FSAs

Flexible schedules

Employee assistance program

Scholar program

Parental leave

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

RTX in Westford, MA seeks an IT Systems Administrator to provide technical support across Windows and Linux, maintaining desktops and services in a secure, stable environment.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree with 5 years’ related experience (or an advanced degree with 3+ years), plus Security+ and an active U.S. Secret clearance. This full‑time onsite role offers competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• 3–5 years of experience in system administration, desktop support, or similar IT infrastructure roles.
• Experience supporting Windows and Linux operating systems, including virtual and physical desktop environments.
• Obtain CompTIA Security+ within 90 days of employment.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support across in-person, phone, and electronic channels while maintaining virtual and physical desktop environments on Windows and Linux systems.
• Perform routine system maintenance tasks, including antivirus updates, patching, security self-reviews, and proactive monitoring/troubleshooting of servers, software, and hardware.
• Manage hardware and software assets with accurate inventory control, lifecycle tracking, and administration of user accounts, groups, and permissions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard work instructions while providing user training to support consistent processes and end-user understanding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Information Systems Security Engineers to deploy and validate new IT and security solutions.
• Contribute effectively in Agile (Scrum) environments and resolve complex technical issues independently within defined priorities and timelines.

Skills

System administration

Desktop support

Windows

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Job description

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.

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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Provide technical support across in-person, phone, and electronic channels while maintaining virtual and physical desktop environments on Windows and Linux systems.
• Perform routine system maintenance tasks, including antivirus updates, patching, security self-reviews, and proactive monitoring/troubleshooting of servers, software, and hardware.
• Manage hardware and software assets with accurate inventory control, lifecycle tracking, and administration of user accounts, groups, and permissions.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard work instructions while providing user training to support consistent processes and end-user understanding.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and Information Systems Security Engineers to deploy and validate new IT and security solutions.
• Contribute effectively in Agile (Scrum) environments and resolve complex technical issues independently within defined priorities and
• timelines.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• 3–5 years of experience in system administration, desktop support, or similar IT infrastructure roles.
• Experience supporting Windows and Linux operating systems, including virtual and physical desktop environments.
• Obtain CompTIA Security+ (or equivalent certification) within 90 days of employment.
• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to train and support end users.
• Experience with the Atlassian toolset (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence).
• Software engineering and development support experience.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Safety, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation.

• Onsite in WESTFORD, MA
• Relocation assistance not available

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.