Onsite Senior System Administrator - Secret Clearance

RTX; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Sr. System Administrator in Andover, MA to support classified programs across Windows and Red Hat environments. The role emphasizes implementing secure, cost-efficient IT infrastructure and collaborating with Cybersecurity professionals to meet defense requirements.

Responsibilities include documenting IT processes, performing patching and hardening, and ensuring 24x7 operations onsite. The position requires DoD directive certifications within a reasonable time and eligibility

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field minimum 3 years experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience administering and securing Windows and RHEL servers
• Experience with VMware virtualization
• Experience with securing system configurations, system hardening
• Experience with PowerShell scripting

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
• Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within a reasonable amount of time
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Full time 100% onsite positioned in Tewksbury MA

Skills

Windows & RHEL administration

VMware virtualization

PowerShell scripting

System hardening

Security clearance requirements

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MECM/SCCM

PXE boot services

OS imaging

Automated software deployment

NetApp storage

Active Directory

Group Policy

Identity integration

Job description

RTX is seeking a Sr. System Administrator in Andover, MA to support classified programs across Windows and Red Hat environments. The role emphasizes implementing secure, cost-efficient IT infrastructure and collaborating with Cybersecurity professionals to meet defense requirements.

Responsibilities include documenting IT processes, performing patching and hardening, and ensuring 24x7 operations onsite. The position requires DoD directive certifications within a reasonable time and eligibility