Onsite Principal Systems Administrator – DoD Infra & VMware

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Prattwhitney in Andover, MA, is seeking a Principal System Administrator to support and maintain enterprise infrastructure in a DoD environment. This role ensures compliance with security requirements and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, operating 24x7x365.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in system administration, familiarity with cybersecurity tools, and a strong background in managing Windows and RHEL systems. The position includes a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship and transferable Secret security clearance required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience or 3 years with advanced degree.
• Experience in supporting DoD or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, patch, and troubleshoot infrastructure.
• Perform patching and compliance activities in Windows and Linux.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve complex integration and compliance challenges.

Skills

Configuration of Windows and RHEL servers

VMware virtualization

Cybersecurity and compliance tools

Active Directory management

Technical SME for patching/vulnerability remediation

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware

Splunk

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Job description

Prattwhitney in Andover, MA, is seeking a Principal System Administrator to support and maintain enterprise infrastructure in a DoD environment. This role ensures compliance with security requirements and collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, operating 24x7x365.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of experience in system administration, familiarity with cybersecurity tools, and a strong background in managing Windows and RHEL systems. The position includes a competitive salary and various employee benefits.