Principal Systems Administrator

Relha LLC; Mississippi; On-site; USD 78,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an IT Systems Administrator for a 100% onsite, full-time role in the United States. Requires DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship. You will manage DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication in a heterogeneous Windows environment and support 24x7 operations.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting complex issues, implementing backups and recovery, and collaborating with Cybersecurity. Opportunities for growth and travel up to 5% domestically.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience using Active Directory, VMware vCenter, vSphere, or other virtual computing methods.
• Experience with Windows deployment, administration, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity products.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration support in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows environment.
• Manage and maintain core services including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory (AD), and server replication.
• Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues involving integration of hardware, operating systems, and software applications.
• Implement and manage data RAID, backup, and recovery technologies.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain compliance with security requirements.
• Install, configure, and document software applications requested by end users.
• Provide user and system documentation, process training, and ongoing technical support.
• Participate in on-call or after-hours system maintenance as required to support 24x7 operations.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements within 6 months of start date.
• Travel up to 5% domestically based on business needs.

Skills

Windows deployment

Security hardening

Troubleshooting

Scripting

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

VMware vCenter

vSphere

Active Directory

Job description

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:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

What You Will Do:

Provide IT systems administration support in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows environment.

Manage and maintain core services including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory (AD), and server replication.

Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues involving integration of hardware, operating systems, and software applications.

Implement and manage data RAID, backup, and recovery technologies.

Collaborate with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain compliance with security requirements.

Install, configure, and document software applications requested by end users.

Provide user and system documentation, process training, and ongoing technical support.

Participate in on-call or after-hours system maintenance as required to support 24x7 operations.

Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements within 6 months of start date.

Travel up to 5% domestically based on business needs.

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.

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Experience using Active Directory, VMware vCenter, vSphere, or other virtual computing methods.

Experience with Windows deployment, administration, security hardening, and troubleshooting.

Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity products.

Qualifications We Prefer:

An active DoD Secret or 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 supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.

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 78,200 USD - 148,600 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.