Principal System Administrator

Prattwhitney; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in El Segundo, CA is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support Windows and RedHat environments, with DoD clearance requirements. This 100% onsite role involves security, incident response, and maintaining system uptime.

The ideal candidate will deploy containers, manage ESXi/VCenter, AD/DNS/DHCP, and collaborate with Cybersecurity. Must obtain DoD 8140/8570 certification within 6 months. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years in IT.
• Must be eligible for U.S. government security clearance (citizenship required).
• Experience with Windows and Linux administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in Windows and RedHat Linux environments.
• Troubleshoot issues of moderate to high scope and complexity.
• Design, deploy containers.
• Manage ESXi, VCenter and AD/DNS/DHCP.
• Coordinate with Cybersecurity to meet security requirements.
• Obtain DoD 8140/8570 certification within 6 months.
• Travel up to 10% domestically.

Skills

Windows Administration

Linux Administration

Security Clearance

DoD 8570/8140

Networking basics

Education

University degree

Tools

Ansible

VMware vSphere/ESXi

Active Directory

DNS

DHCP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Experience with troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems.
• Execute actions as directed by senior staff and project management.
• Engage in cross-team collaboration and align with expectations of leadership team.
• Design, develop and deploy containers.
• Participate in all phases of Engineering software installation and support, with emphasis on testing, documentation, and acceptance phases.
• Manage ESXi, VCenter and Microsoft Windows domains.
• Experience with Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Experience with hardware RAID, hardware and software encryption and server management tools.
• Perform data backup and restore, using industry best practice.
• Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
• 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.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Travel required as business needs dictate to other US Domestic locations, up to 10% per year.
• 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.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux.

Qualifications - We Prefer:

• Experience Deploying Windows workstations and migrating end-user data.
• Experience with cloning techniques.
• Use and guide use of automation tools e.g. Ansible.
• Experience with operating system concepts and implementations.
• Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services administration and support (e.g. user and computer objects administration, Group Policy).
• Experience with network services related to Microsoft Windows environment (e.g. DC, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Experience with supporting desktop / workstation hardware.
• Experience with an IT incident/service request system.

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 95,500 USD - 181,700 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

• 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
• 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 anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.