Senior Principal System Administrator, Naval Power - Tucson AZ, 100% onsite P4

Pratt & Whitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 101,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Principal System Administrator to join their team in Tucson, AZ. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, providing IT systems administration across a variety of classified programs. You will collaborate with cybersecurity professionals and other teams to ensure secure, efficient operations while developing innovative solutions to complex IT challenges. If you are passionate about technology and eager to contribute to national defense, this position offers a rewarding career path with competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k) Match

Flexible Work Schedules

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience or 12 years in lieu of degree.
• Must have a current Secret security clearance.
• Experience with Windows and Linux Operating environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in Windows and Linux environments.
• Collaborate with teams to support classified programs.
• Develop solutions for complex IT infrastructure problems.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux Fundamentals

Active Directory

VMware

MySQL

Networking Administration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

VMware vCenter

vSphere

Microsoft WSUS

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ805: RMS AP Bldg 805 1151 East Hermans Road Building 805, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Senior Principal System Administrator P4

Raytheon Digital Technology

Program Digital Services – Naval Power

Active Secret clearance Required

Tucson, AZ ONSITE

About US:

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.

OurDigital Technology (DT)organizationensures that Raytheon teammates across the globe can communicate,collaborateandinnovateforcustomersuccess. Wecreateleading-edge technologysolutionsto prevent security threats, secure the integrity of our systems andsupportIT infrastructures around the world.

Sr. Principal System Administrators (P4),internally known as Manager, Information WorkplaceServices,collaboratewith many teams tosupportexciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities.Successin this role means you candevelop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficientenvironmentsacross various classified programs. Program teams rely on yourcollaborationand guidance to define computing requirements andcreateend-to-endsolutionstosolvecomplexIT infrastructure problems.

What You Will Do:

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedHatEnterpriseLinuxenvironment.
• Understandingand knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Working as a team member in afast-pacedtechnologicalenvironment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
• Understanding data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.
• Must be able todevelopsolutionsand documentation to a variety of technical problems.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Travelis requiredto other US Domestic locations as businessneedsdictate up to 5% travel.
• Full time 100% Onsite position

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8yearsof prior relevant experience or amaster’s degree and minimum of 5yearsof prior relevant experience, will consider 12 years of directly applicable experience in lieu of degree.
• Must have a current and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship isrequired, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with Windows and Linux Operating environments
• Experience in one of the following: ActiveDirectory, VMware, MySQL, networking administration experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• VMware highly desired
• AnactiveDoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance or prior SCI/program eligibility
• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification)
• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF
• In-depth working experience in Windows Server
• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies andsolutions
• Experience with using Information Technology project lifecyclemanagementprocesses.
• Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
• Experiencesupportingengineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SMECP, and/or Exchange
• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linuxenvironment
• Scripting Experience

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation Eligibility – Relocation support will be provided if the selected applicant meets company policy criteria

Please consider the following role type definition 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.

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

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RTX Corporation 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 Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 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, VA.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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