Senior System Administrator Clearance (ONSITE)

RTX; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Holidays

Incentive compensation programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking an IT Systems Administrator to support a mixed Windows and Red Hat Linux environment onsite in Tucson. You will manage server internals, DNS/DHCP/AD, and OS integration while collaborating with Cybersecurity to meet security requirements.

Applicants must have a transferable US government Secret clearance and US citizenship. VMware virtualization and system hardening experience are highly valued, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience with Windows and Linux operating systems.
• Experience with helpdesk operations and ticket resolution.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.
• Experience as technical SME for patching, vulnerability remediation, or compliance initiatives.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies (ESXi, vCenter).
• Experience with system hardening, STIG/EVAL STIG, vulnerability remediation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in Windows and Red Hat Linux environments.
• Understand Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, AD, replication).
• Collaborate as a team in a fast-paced setting.
• Troubleshoot mid-to-high scope technical problems involving hardware and OS integration.
• Work with Cybersecurity to maintain security requirements.
• Document and train on advanced IT processes and procedures.

Skills

Windows OS

Linux OS

Helpdesk operations

Active Secret clearance

US citizenship

Patch management

Vulnerability remediation

Compliance tooling (SCAP/STIG)

Splunk

Active Directory / Group Policy

Classified environment experience

VMware ESXi/vCenter

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Key Details

• Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
• Role Type: Onsite
• Citizenship and Eligibility: 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: Secret. Current 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. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
• 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).
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
• Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with Windows and Linux Operating systems.
• Experience with helpdesk operations, ticket troubleshooting and resolution.
• Experience with working in a team environment and collaborating with others.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret 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 serving as a technical SME or primary point of contact for patching, vulnerability remediation, or compliance initiatives.
• Experience with VMware virtualization technologies, including ESXi, vCenter, VM lifecycle management, and host upgrades.
• Experience with securing system configurations, system hardening, STIG/EVAL STIG implementation, vulnerability remediation, and compliance.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance tooling, such as SCAP, Splunk, STIG Viewer, and audit support processes.
• Experience with enterprise Windows services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity integration.
• Experience working in a classified environment.

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.

Relocation assistance is available. Relocation assistance available, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

Salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays
• 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.

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.

RTX 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, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 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, Virginia.