Senior Manager, System Administration (ONSITE)

Prattwhitney; Sudbury (MA); On-site; USD 132,400 - 251,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX is seeking a senior IT leader in Massachusetts to develop and guide a high-performing team responsible for system administration, project delivery, and service evolution across Digital Technology functions.

The role requires a Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a strong background in Windows/Linux infrastructures, JIRA tools, and agile practices. Expect up to 25% travel and a 100% onsite presence.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Must have an active and transferable Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with IT System Administration duties.
• Experience leading a team in technical environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead a high-performing team; oversee performance management, task assignment, training, and onboarding to ensure alignment with Raytheon's vision and values.
• Manage the implementation of IT projects and system administration functions.
• Partner with stakeholders—including peer groups, Program Leads, Cyber Teams, and Engineering—to enable seamless Digital Technology service delivery and technology evolution.
• Assess whether new program requirements can be met by existing infrastructure or if new/modifications to PWE are required, considering cost impacts.
• Develop and maintain hardware and software refresh/replacement plans to support program lifecycle needs.
• Assign and monitor projects and tasks using JIRA and JIRA Service Management.
• Manage and record employee performance.
• Create and submit periodic status reports and accomplishments to the next level of leadership.
• Ensure information systems are operational 24x7, occasionally requiring work beyond standard work hours.
• Administer time reporting, training, recruiting, and onboarding of new employees.
• Travel up to 25% of the time, mostly within a 45–90 minute drive to other RTX locations in MA and RI.
• Maintain a 100% onsite presence.

Skills

Leadership

IT System Administration

Team management

Agile / DevSecOps

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

JIRA

JIRA Service Management

Confluence

Windows Server

Linux Server

Job description

Location: Marlbrough, MA
Position Type: Onsite
Security Clearance: Secret (Active)
Eligibility: U.S. Citizen
Salary Range: USD 132,400 – 251,600 annually

What You Will Do

• Develop and lead a high-performing team; oversee performance management, task assignment, training, and onboarding to ensure alignment with Raytheon's vision and values.
• Manage the implementation of IT projects and system administration functions.
• Partner with stakeholders—including peer groups, Program Leads, Cyber Teams, and Engineering—to enable seamless Digital Technology service delivery and technology evolution.
• Assess whether new program requirements can be met by existing infrastructure or if new/modifications to PWE are required, considering cost impacts.
• Develop and maintain hardware and software refresh/replacement plans to support program lifecycle needs.
• Assign and monitor projects and tasks using JIRA and JIRA Service Management.
• Manage and record employee performance.
• Create and submit periodic status reports and accomplishments to the next level of leadership.
• Ensure information systems are operational 24x7, occasionally requiring work beyond standard work hours.
• Administer time reporting, training, recruiting, and onboarding of new employees.
• Travel up to 25% of the time, mostly within a 45–90 minute drive to other RTX locations in MA and RI.
• Maintain a 100% onsite presence.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7 years of relevant experience.
• Must have an active and transferable Secret security clearance issued by the U.S. government.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Experience with IT System Administration duties.
• Experience managing, supervising, or leading a team in technological environments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience managing teams in a high‑pace Agile / DevSecOps environment.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting tasks and initiatives.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change with peers and leaders across the organization.
• Ability to understand complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive timely resolution.
• Innovative and strategic thinker.
• Technical experience with computer infrastructure including Windows and Linux servers, storage, virtualization/cloud technologies, networking systems, directory services management, and system hardening.
• Experience with JIRA, JIRA Service Management, and Confluence.
• Knowledge of DFARs, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls.

What We Offer

• Our core values: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, Innovation.
• Relocation assistance available, provided the final candidate meets eligibility requirements.
• 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.
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (dependent on level and collective‑bargaining agreement).
• Comprehensive benefit package appropriate to the business unit and coverage.

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, 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.