Principal Systems Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in the United States seeks a Systems Administrator to manage Windows servers, storage, access control, backups, and software configurations for a team of engineers.

You will collaborate with cybersecurity specialists to maintain security requirements and patch management. The role requires DoD 8570/8140 certification within 6 months and U.S. citizenship for clearance access. Onsite in El Segundo, CA.

Qualifications

• Requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience (or an Advanced Degree with at least 3 years of experience).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required; U.S. citizenship is required for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage Windows servers, storage, file servers, and access control.
• Perform data backup, software/license configuration, and workstation support.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and implement updates.

Education

University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience

Tools

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Active Directory

WSUS

VMware

Job description

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.

Date Posted

2026-08-06

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

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

Security Clearance Type

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

What You Will Do

The candidate’s day-to-day activities include but are not limited to: Windows server management; storage management; file server management; access management; data backup; software and license configuration; and workstation support. Each day in the life of a Systems Administrator can bring something new – building a new IT infrastructure for a group of engineers, restoring files due to an outage, updating virus definitions and security patches, teaming with our brilliant engineers on how to improve their processes, and more.

What You Will Learn

You will provide System Administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows (Primary OS) environment.

Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and Windows integration 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 of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. 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 within 6 months of start date.

This position has the potential to work off hours and weekends.

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 some of, but not limited to, the following technologies: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, prior systems administration experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• An active DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity products.
• Scripting Experience.
• Experience using tools like SCAP and following STIGs.
• Experience with Linux architecture, deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting.

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. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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 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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