Principal Linux Systems Administrator, Tewksbury, MA

Raytheon; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a Principal Linux System Administrator based in Tewksbury, MA. This is a full-time, onsite role focused on delivering and maintaining secure IT environments across various programs. Successful candidates will collaborate with teams to resolve technical challenges and must possess deep Linux experience.

The salary range for this position is 86,800 - 165,200 USD, and includes benefits like medical, dental, and a 401(k) match. The role requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree with 3 years experience.
• Ability to obtain U.S. government issued security clearance.
• Experience with data RAID and data backup technologies.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in Redhat Enterprise Linux and Windows.
• Troubleshoot moderate to high complexity technical problems.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.

Skills

Linux experience

Active Directory

VMware

Networking administration

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Ansible

MySQL

Job description

Principal Linux System Administrator based in Tewksbury, MA

Principal Linux System Administrator based in Tewksbury, MA, internally known as Principal Analyst, infrastructure Workplace Services, collaborate with many teams to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are able to develop, implement and maintain secure, cost‑efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end‑to‑end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

What You Will Do

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Redhat Enterprise Linux, and Microsoft Windows.
• Experience with Linux fundamentals and Windows Server internals to include Ansible, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Working as a team member in a fast‑paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
• Experience with data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and 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 6 months of start date.
• Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to solve a variety of technical problems.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Travel is required to other US Domestic locations as business needs dictate up to 10% travel.
• Full time 100% Onsite position.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• 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. Start date will be issued when interim clearance is obtained.
• Must have Linux experience.
• Experience in one of the following: LDAP, Active Directory, VMware, MySQL, networking administration experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• VMware highly desired.
• An active DoD Secret clearance.
• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification).
• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.
• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
• Experience with using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.
• Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, MECM, and/or Exchange.
• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
• Scripting Experience.

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. 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 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.