Principal Systems Administrator- Will sponsor a clearance!

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX in Woburn, MA seeks a Principal Systems Administrator to design and maintain secure Windows and Linux environments for classified programs. You will implement patches, manage VMware infrastructure, and support imaging and automation across critical workloads.

Strong scripting, DoD clearance, and experience with MECM/SCCM, PXE, and Active Directory are required. This is a full-time onsite role with occasional travel and interim clearance to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree typically with 5+ years of relevant experience or advanced degree with 3+ years.
• Able to obtain/possess U.S. government DoD secret clearance and interim clearance to start.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux servers, VMware virtualization, and patching.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure, cost-efficient Windows/Linux enterprise environments.
• Coordinate with Cyber Security to maintain DoD compliance and STIG implementation.
• Deploy and manage virtual infrastructure with VMware ESXi and vCenter; patching and remediation.
• Automate deployment and imaging using MECM/SCCM, PXE, and PowerShell scripting.

Skills

Windows & Linux administration

Scripting (PowerShell)

Security & compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related

Tools

VMware ESXi

vCenter

MECM/SCCM

PXE boot services

Active Directory & GPO

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDG 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.

Principal System Administrators, based in Woburn, 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 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.

What You Will Do

Serve as a Principal Systems Administrator will be supporting Windows and Linux enterprise environments, responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting of Windows Server, Windows 11, RHEL 7/8/9, and virtualized infrastructure within a large-scale, mission-critical environment operating 24x7x365. Experience with Windows and Linux patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities, including STIG/EVAL STIG implementation, SCAP/ACAS support, log collection, and close coordination with Cyber Security teams to maintain continuous compliance with DoD and regulatory requirements. Design, deploy, and maintain virtual infrastructure using VMware ESXi and vCenter, including VM lifecycle management, host upgrades, performance tuning, and support of critical production workloads. Engineer and sustain enterprise imaging, deployment, and automation solutions, including MECM/SCCM, PXE, Windows imaging, in-place OS upgrades, and scripted software deployment using PowerShell and automation frameworks. Administer and support core Windows services and integrations, including Active Directory, Group Policy, secure system configurations, certificate-based authentication, and customized user environments. Collaborate across Digital Technology, Engineering, Cyber Security, DevSecOps, Networking, Storage, and Tools teams to resolve complex infrastructure, integration, and compliance challenges, while operating independently with minimal oversight. Support both planned and emergent operational needs in a fully on-site DoD closed-area environment, including occasional after-hours support and up to 10% travel as required to meet program objectives. Work independently, prioritize competing demands, and execute with minimal direction in a fast-paced operational environment. Full time 100% onsite position. Must have an interim clearance to start.

Qualifications You Must Have

Typically, bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Able to obtain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Must have an DoD interim clearance to start Experience administering and securing Windows and RHEL servers Experience with VMware virtualization Experience with securing system configurations, system hardening Experience with scripting

We Prefer

Current active a Secret clearance Experience serving as a technical SME or primary point of contact for patching, vulnerability remediation, or compliance initiatives. Hands‑on experience with MECM/SCCM, PXE boot services, OS imaging, and automated software deployment frameworks. Familiarity with NetApp storage and/or HPC environments. Experience with enterprise Windows services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity integration. Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance tooling, such as ACAS, SCAP, Splunk, STIG Viewer, and audit support processes. Experience supporting or integrating with DevSecOps environments, including Kubernetes, Rancher, and artifact repositories. Experience with SQL Server, including clustered configurations. Prior experience supporting DoD, defense, or highly regulated environments. Relocation eligible

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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
• 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.