Principal System Administrators- active Secret and 4th shift!

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon in Tucson, AZ seeks a Principal Systems Administrator to manage and secure mixed Windows/Linux infrastructure for classified programs. You will install, configure, and maintain systems, lead Red Hat provisioning, and ensure robust backup and access controls.

The role requires DoD 8140/8570 certification within 6 months, DoD secret clearance, and 5+ years of relevant experience. Schedule is 6:00 AM–6:00 PM Fri–Sun with 4 hours on another day, total 40 hours, 8% shift differential.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Active DoD secret clearance required before start date; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Windows and Red Hat Linux environment.
• Lead and coordinate Red Hat installation and configuration.
• Provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software for classified programs.
• Manage server hardware/software, storage, authentication, data backup/restoration, licensing, and workstation support.
• Support Windows Server and Linux fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, AD, and replication methods.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity professionals to meet security requirements and document processes.
• Maintain 24x7 system operations and occasional after-hours work; travel up to 5%.

Skills

Windows Server

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Active Directory

VMware

Data backup & recovery

Networking

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

MySQL

Job description

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Empowering a global business. Providing affordable solutions. Delivering competitive discriminators by unleashing deep expertise. These are just some of the many ways the Digital Technology team at Raytheon creates success for our customers. Joining our team will allow you to collaborate with Raytheon organizations to enable business growth, speed, and agility through business innovation, technical proficiency, and operational excellence.

Our Digital Technology (DT ) organization ensures that Raytheon teammates across the globe are able to communicate, collaborate and innovate for customer success. We create leading-edge technology solutions to prevent security threats, secure the integrity of our systems and support IT infrastructures around the world.

Principal System Administrators , based in Tucson, AZ , infrastructure Workplace Services, collaborate with many teams to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you can 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.

This Principal Systems Administrator will work from 6:00AM - 6:00PM - Every Friday Saturday and Sunday, then 4 hour another day of the week for 40 hours per work week, we offer a shift differential of 8%.

What You Will Do

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Lead and coordinate the Red Hat Installation and configuration.
• Responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, server management (software and hardware); storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; data backup and restoration; software and license configuration; and workstation support.
• Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, 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).
• Understanding 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 deal with a variety of technical problems.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Travel required up to 5%.
• Full time 100% Onsite position.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Must have an active and transferable U.S. government issued secret clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must have Linux or Windows experience.
• Experience in one of the following: Active Directory, VMware, MySQL, networking administration experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• VMware highly desired.
• An active DoD TS/SCI.
• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification).
• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, J

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: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1