Principle System Administrator (Onsite) (PWE)

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids, IA, is hiring a senior infrastructure SME for onsite work. You will serve as a subject matter expert across virtualization, servers, Linux, configuration management, scripting, networking, and storage, supporting cross-functional teams and customer relations.

Qualified candidates hold a DoD Secret clearance and IAT II certs. Expect competitive benefits, relocation assistance if needed, and opportunities to influence enterprise standards and budgets on complex

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Minimum 8 years related experience or 3 years with advanced degree or 12 years without degree.
• Experience with virtualization tech (VMware, VDI, Horizon, VCF) and NIST 800-53.
• IAT II certification (e.g., Sec+) required; active clearance.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME across multiple technologies and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Develop and define tech requirements, use cases, workflows and budgets for infra projects.
• Create solution matrices with cost and schedule based on project needs.
• Review technology standards and act as focal point for escalations.
• Lead process improvements (LEAN/ACE/CORE) within the team.
• Provide SME support to Tier1/2 infrastructure groups and support Linux use cases.

Skills

Virtualization (VCF, Horizon, VSAN)

Servers (Windows OS & ESXi)

Clients (Windows 11, RHEL, Ubuntu)

Configuration Management (PDQ, SCCM/Mc

Education

University Degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

VMware

Horizon

VSAN

PDQ

SCCM/MECM

PowerShell

Ansible

SolarWinds

Job description

Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

Date Posted:
2026-10-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139
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:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1
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.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

• This position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Relocation assistance is available if needed **

What YOU will do:

• You will be a subject matter expert (SME) on the team in multiple technologies, including: Virtualization (VCF, Horizon, VSAN)o Servers (Windows OS and ESXi)o Clients (Windows 11, RHEL, ubuntu)o Configuration Management (PDQ, SCCM/MECM)o Scripting (Powershell, Bash, Ansible)o Networking (Virtual Networking / VCF)o Storage (VSAN, Synology,NetApp)o Backup (VEEM, Backup Exec)o Observability (Solar Winds).
• You will regularly work with other members of the organization as part of a cross functional team and/or leads cross-functional initiatives.
• You will build strong relationships with customers and peers.
• You will develop derived technical and security requirements. Ensures use cases, user profiles, workflow, and requirements are accurate and complete.
• You will assist in developing budgets for enterprise projects in the following areas: Infrastructure &Labor
• You will create solution matrices w/ cost & schedule based on the project requirements.
• You will work to review and define technology standards.
• You will serve as focal point for escalations.
• You will lead development and/or improvement of internal processes (LEAN/ACE/CORE)
• You will be a key focal contact for a med/large infrastructure teams on the initiatives they are assigned.
• You will provide SME support for the Tier1 and Tier2 infrastructure teams.
• You will Support basic and complex Linux use cases.

What YOU will Learn:

• You will foster relationships with your DT peers across the domestic US.
• You will learn and practice product ownership to maximize the value of what DT Program Work Environments provide in regard to sustainment efforts and enterprise projects.
• You will learn how to communicate effectively to Engineering leadership.
• You will learn how to stride with little instruction from leadership and to delegate to peers when appropriate.
• You will learn how to provide ROI based on project performance.
• You will be asked to coach your peers based on their technical development plans.
• You will learn how to apply your knowledge and personal skills to shape projects that have a loose set of requirements.

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically, a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizen - 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
• Experience supporting technology in a professional environment, secure environment experience preferred: Virtualization Technologies Training (VMWare, VDI, WMS, Horizon, VCF9 etc.) & Compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53)
• IAT Level II certification (ex. Sec+)
• Active Clearance is required.

Skills We Value:

• Technology certifications (ISSE, VMWare, RHCSA, Linux+, Omnissa, etc.)
• Security certifications (Sec+, CISSP, etc.)
• Govt. Security Clearance (Collateral / Secret)

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. 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 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. 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. Privacy Policy and Terms:Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms