Onsite Senior Systems Administrator - Secret Clearance

Raytheon; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 68,900 - 131,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal System Administrator in Marlborough, MA to provide IT systems administration for Windows and Red Hat Linux in a heterogeneous environment. You will ensure 24x7 operations, apply fundamentals of DNS, DHCP, and AD, and troubleshoot complex issues with hardware and OS integration.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent plus 2+ years of relevant experience, a current U.S.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with scripting.
• Experience with help‑desk operations, ticket troubleshooting and resolution.
• Experience with audit log collection.
• Experience with system hardening.
• Transferable current U.S. government‑issued secret security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Understand and apply Windows Server or Linux fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity, including integration of hardware and operating systems.
• Work with cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
• Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures; perform other assigned tasks.
• Ensure systems are operational 24×7, including occasional work beyond standard hours.
• Travel up to 10% of the year to other U.S. domestic locations as needed.
• Full‑time, 100% onsite position.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

Scripting

Help Desk

Audit Logs

System Hardening

Security Clearance

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware ESXi/vCenter

ACAS/SCAP/Splunk

MECM/SCCM/PXE OS imaging

Active Directory

Group Policy

Identity integration

Job description

Raytheon is seeking a Principal System Administrator in Marlborough, MA to provide IT systems administration for Windows and Red Hat Linux in a heterogeneous environment. You will ensure 24x7 operations, apply fundamentals of DNS, DHCP, and AD, and troubleshoot complex issues with hardware and OS integration.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent plus 2+ years of relevant experience, a current U.S.