Onsite TS/SCI Linux & VMware Systems Administrator

RTX (Raytheon); Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) seeks a Principal Linux/VMware System Administrator based in Stennis, MS. The role focuses on monitoring and maintaining security posture and system health for mission-critical, classified programs.

The position requires an active TS/SCI poly clearance, U.S. citizenship, and DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or clearance to obtain within 30 days). It’s an onsite MS role with collaboration across program teams.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant experience (or a master’s with 3+ years).
• Active and transferable TS/SCI clearance required before start date; U.S. citizenship is required.
• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) or obtain within 30 days; certifications include Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND.
• Experience in VMware and Linux systems administration with customers in technical operations or engineering.
• Experience configuring domain information utilities (Active Directory, Centrify, LDAP).

Responsibilities

• Performs software and system maintenance on mission systems across Linux, Windows, and VMware.
• Performs routine maintenance and system monitoring tasks.
• Detects outages, documents issues, and develops workarounds for recovery.
• Document problems in logging and discrepancy reporting tools.
• Collects environment data at time of failure to support DR investigations and resolution.
• Monitors system performance and conducts trend analyses.
• Supports system engineering teams for ongoing analysis and integration.
• Interacts directly with the customer in day-to-day activities.

Skills

Linux systems administration

VMware expertise

Customer collaboration

Problem solving

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

VMware

Active Directory

Centrify

LDAP

Windows

Linux shell

Job description

RTX (Raytheon) seeks a Principal Linux/VMware System Administrator based in Stennis, MS. The role focuses on monitoring and maintaining security posture and system health for mission-critical, classified programs.

The position requires an active TS/SCI poly clearance, U.S. citizenship, and DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or clearance to obtain within 30 days). It’s an onsite MS role with collaboration across program teams.