Section Manager, Systems Administration

Raytheon Technologies Corporation; Pelham (NH); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Section Manager for Systems Administration to lead a talented team in a critical defense role. This exciting position offers the opportunity to manage a high-performing team, ensuring seamless service delivery while maintaining security compliance. You will play a crucial role in workforce planning, resource management, and employee development, all while contributing to a mission that enhances national security. If you are passionate about technology and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in IT System Administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Systems Administrators to ensure operational excellence.
• Manage hiring, training, and performance evaluations for team members.

Skills

IT System Administration

Team Management

Agile / DevSecOps

Communication Skills

Project Management

Cybersecurity Best Practices

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

Windows Servers

Linux Servers

Cloud Technologies

Networking Systems

Job description

Date Posted: 2025-04-04

Country: United States of America

Location: NH201: 50 Bush Hill Road, Pelham 50 Bush Hill Road Pelham Test Facility NH, Pelham, NH, 03076 USA

Position Role Type: Onsite

Section Manager, Systems Administration-M3 - Pelham, NH

We offer relocation and will sponsor a clearance for this entry level manager position, 100% on site!

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a team of Systems Administrators in the Land & Air Defense Systems (L&ADS) Strategic Business Unit within Raytheon Digital Technology (DT).

In this role the leader will be responsible for leading a team of up to ten high-performing technical professionals to enable program execution across multiple security domains. The leader will establish a vision, set direction, develop, and motivate the team to deliver business value and results. The leader will partner across Digital and other RTX functions to help ensure operational excellence across our classified and unclassified program environments. The leader will be responsible for all aspects of people management including hiring, staff development, training, and performance evaluations.

This role requires on-site presence at the Pelham, NH location. Relocation may be available if the selected applicant meets company policy criteria.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and lead a high-performing team in alignment with our Raytheon values.
• Partner closely with peer groups to enable flawless Digital service delivery and maintain security compliance requirements.
• Perform workforce planning and resource management.
• Assign and monitor projects and tasks.
• Manage and record employee performance.
• Create and submit periodic status reports and accomplishments to the next level of leadership.
• Administer time reporting, training, recruiting, and onboarding of new employees.
• Support career development of employees.
• Contribute to annual operating planning (AOP) for the team’s Digital scope.
• Other tasks as assigned.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with IT System Administration duties.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing, supervising, or leading a team.
• Experience managing teams in an Agile / DevSecOps environment.
• Experience with workforce planning and resource management.
• Experience training and mentoring team members.
• Strong communication skills, with ability to influence and drive change with peers and leaders across the organization.
• Demonstrated success in managing projects and leading change efforts in a Digital Technology domain.
• Ability to understand complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive to timely resolution.
• Technical experience with computer infrastructure including Servers (Windows, Linux), Storage, Virtualization / Cloud technologies, networking systems, directory services management, and system hardening.
• Knowledge of best practices in Cybersecurity.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting tasks and initiatives.
• Knowledge of DFARs, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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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