Infrastructure Administrator – On-Prem & Cloud (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Fulton (MD); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Fulton, MD, seeks an Infrastructure Administrator – On-Prem & Cloud to work onsite. You will implement and integrate IT solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments, build resiliency, and maintain core services with a focus on security hardening and compliance.

Responsibilities include CI/CD development, Windows/Linux admin, virtualization management, and collaboration with Cyber Operations to mitigate vulnerabilities and ensure enterprise readiness.

Qualifications

• Typically requires STEM degree and 5+ years of related experience, or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Security+ certification or eligible to obtain one.
• AWS cloud certifications such as Solution Architect Professional or DevOps Engineer Professional.
• Proficiency with IaC and infrastructure automation tools.
• Knowledge of system hardening and security compliance standards (NIST, STIG, CIS).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance and US citizenship is required.

Responsibilities

• Administer and automate cloud and on-prem environments, including IaC and policy enforcement.
• Develop and support CI/CD pipelines across multiple environments.
• Perform Windows and Linux system administration for enterprise environments.
• Manage virtualized environments with VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix, Proxmox.
• Document configuration, hardening compliance, and assist with vulnerability mitigations.
• Support integration of COTS infrastructure solutions and ongoing security operations.
• Collaborate to design future IT solutions aligned with enterprise security policies.
• Stay current with technology trends and innovations.

Skills

Cloud administration

CI/CD pipelines

Linux administration

Windows administration

Security/compliance

Infrastructure automation

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Python

VMware

PowerShell

Job description

Location

US-MD-FULTON-8170 ~ 8170 Maple Lawn Blvd ~ MAPLE LAWN, Ste 190, 200 & 300

Date Posted

2026-08-20

Country

United States of America

Location

US-MD-FULTON-8170 ~ 8170 Maple Lawn Blvd ~ MAPLE LAWN, Ste 190, 200 & 300

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

Raytheon Company Managed By Collins Aerospace Solipsys is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Raytheon Missile and Defense (RMD) and Raytheon Technologies (RTX) and an industry leader in the development of integrated C4I Network Centric Defense System solutions for both the Domestic and International DoD. Our Digital Technology (DT) Team is growing and searching for an enthusiastic, collaborative, and dedicated team member to be part of the Raytheon Solipsys System and Network Administration Team under Information Technology.

Infrastructure Administrator – On-Prem & Cloud

to work onsite in Fulton, MD.

As a member of the team, you will assist in implementation and integration of IT solutions and infrastructure deployments that enhance resiliency and availability of critical services and maintenance of existing technologies deployed throughout the enterprise, including cloud environments; building, maintaining, hardening, and troubleshooting operational environments. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are critical to convey information in a tactful manner and at the technical proficiency of the audience and keeping up to date with current technology trends and future innovations.

What You Will Do

• Administration and automation of cloud and on-premise environments including managing authentication and security configuration via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and developing configuration policies.


• Developing and support Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) Pipelines for Agile implementations of enterprise services across multiple environments for consistent configurations.


• Windows and Linux system administration of enterprise wide or program/lab related systems, including setting up new and/or maintaining existing environments, either bare-metal, virtual, or cloud based.


• Administration or support of virtualized environments leveraging a range of technologies including VMWare, Hyper-V, Citrix, and Proxmox.


• Documenting and reporting of overall system configuration and adherence to any hardening requirements (such as CIS, DISA STIG, NIST, etc) for a given environment and working with Solipsys Cyber Operations group as required for vulnerability mitigations, incident response, and/or compliance efforts.


• Assisting in implementation and integration of COTS solutions and infrastructure deployments that enhance and address Information Technology related projects to provide new capabilities or services, in addition to management and compliance of existing security technologies deployed throughout the enterprise.


• Collaborating with team members to leverage skills and knowledge of enterprise IT solutions to develop, and design future technology solutions to ensure they are consistent with enterprise architecture security policies.


• Staying up to date with current technology innovations

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.


• CompTIA Security+ Certification or eligible to achieve certification.


• AWS Professional level Cloud Certifications such as Solution Architect Professional or DevOps Engineer Professional.


• Proficiency in IaC such as Terraform, Ansible, and Python for infrastructure automation.


• Understanding of system hardening and security compliance through NISPOM, DISA STIGs, NIST 800-171, including implementation, adherence, and auditing/assessment against control families.


• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued secret clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Highly motivated with the ability to provide creative solutions to complex problems.


• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. for racking equipment.


• Ability to communicate well in oral and written form.


• Self-driven and highly motivated with strong problem-solving skills.


• Familiarity with Container technologies, Cloud technologies, DevOps concepts, and/or software development experience.


• Proficiency with scheduling and prioritization of workloads based on numerous factors such as schedule, resource availability, and on-demand requests from escalated tickets or emergent requests.


• Proficiency in scripting via bash and/or Powershell.


• A Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA), RedHat Certified Systems Administrator (RHCSA), VMWare VCP, or other industry relevant certifications.


• Active Secret Security Clearance.

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 illnessinsurance, 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


• And more!

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 95,500 USD - 181,700 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.