Security-Cleared Linux Systems Administrator

RTX (Raytheon); Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Springfield, VA is seeking a highly qualified IT professional to ensure maximum system availability and oversee Linux-based operations. You will follow engineering instructions, perform system updates, and provide VM services in coordination with the ISP and our support factory.

The role requires a current TS/SCI with poly clearance, U.S. citizenship, and hands-on experience in Linux administration, IC environments, and PKI/LDAP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 2+ years.
• Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.
• Security+ certification.
• System administration experience across Linux systems.
• Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC).
• Experience with dislocated or geographically separated operations.
• Experience with LDAP, NFS, TCP/IP, Splunk, Grafana, NIS/NIS+.
• Experience issuing and managing PKI certifications.
• Experience with SQL, C++ and Java.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum system availability.
• Follow engineering instructions to conduct system updates/upgrades in coordination with the ISP and the support factory.
• System administration functions.
• Conduct VM-based services to ensure system operation.
• Support development/modification of technical documentation.
• Complete and track lessons learned and metrics.

Skills

Security clearance

U.S. citizenship

Linux sys admin

IC experience

Dispersed ops

PKI familiarity

SQL/C++/Java basics

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in related field

Tools

LDAP

NFS

TCP/IP

Splunk

Grafana

NIS/NIS+

PKI

SQL

C++

Java

Job description

RTX in Springfield, VA is seeking a highly qualified IT professional to ensure maximum system availability and oversee Linux-based operations. You will follow engineering instructions, perform system updates, and provide VM services in coordination with the ISP and our support factory.

The role requires a current TS/SCI with poly clearance, U.S. citizenship, and hands-on experience in Linux administration, IC environments, and PKI/LDAP systems.