Principal Windows Administrator- Must have active secret clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Principal System Administrator in El Segundo, CA, to provide IT systems administration in Windows and Red Hat environments. You will collaborate in a fast-paced team, resolving complex issues and supporting cybersecurity requirements.

Candidates must have a DoD 8140/8570 certification or equivalent, and US citizenship with security clearance eligibility. This is a full-time onsite role with comprehensive benefits and incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience.
• Active transferable U.S. government DoD Secret security clearance before start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows administration.
• Experience with Windows, VMware, Backup Software, NetApps; DHCP, GPO, DNS.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, resolving complex technical issues with hardware and OS integration.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on IT processes.

Skills

Microsoft Windows Administration

VMware

Backup Software

NetApp

DHCP

Group Policy

DNS

Scripting

Windows 11/10

Windows Server 2022/2019/2016

Splunk

Nessus

Symantec

SCCM

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 5 years experience OR Master’s + 3 years experience

Tools

Veritas NetBackup

Veeam

Cisco/Brocade Switches

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Principal System Administrators, based in El Segundo, CA, infrastructure Workplace Services, collaborate with many teams to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities.

What You Will Do:

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Collaborate in a fast‑paced environment, using troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues, including hardware and OS integration, while adapting to evolving challenges as part of a team.
• Working with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
• Develop solutions and documentation about a variety of technical problems.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification)

Full-time 100% Onsite position

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a 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 a transferable U.S. government issued DoD Secret security clearance prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must have experience with Microsoft Windows administration
• Experience with the following: Windows, VMWare, Backup Software, NetApps Experience with DHCP, Group Policy, DNS

We Prefer:

• Preferred are Backups, NetApps and Scripting Experience with Windows 11, 10 Windows Server 2022, 2019, 2016.
• Experience with Veritas Netbackup, Veeam or closely related software
• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions. Specifically Net App.
• Configuration and support of Fabric Cisco or Brocade Switches Minimal Linux expertise desired
• Familiarity with Splunk, Nessus, Symantec, SCCM highly desired VMware expertise highly desired.
• Experienced mentoring individuals and teams.

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.

Relocation Eligibility

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

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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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.