Senior System Administrator- Must have an active Secret clearance

RTX Corporation; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 79,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

RTX Corporation in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Senior System Administrator (Senior Analyst) to design, implement, and maintain secure IT environments across classified programs. You will collaborate with multiple teams to meet computing requirements and deliver end-to-end IT solutions.

The role requires an active DoD secret clearance, experience with Windows and Linux, AD/VMware, and strong documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance prior to start date.
• Must have Linux or Windows experience.
• Experience with Active Directory, VMware, Administration, backup and recovery

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Understand Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Work as a team member in a fast-paced technologic environment to troubleshoot problems of moderate to high scope and complexity.
• Work with data RAID and data backup technologies; install and configure software applications requested by end users.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
• Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures; perform other tasks as assigned.
• Must be able to obtain DoDD 8140/8570 Certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) within 6 months of start date.
• Systems are operational 24x7; may require after-hours work; travel up to 5%.

Skills

Active Directory

VMware

Backup & Recovery

Windows/Linux Admin

Scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware vCenter

vSphere

ESX

Linux

Windows Server

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-848 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 848

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 Type: Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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.

Empowering a global business. Providing affordable solutions. Delivering competitive discriminators by unleashing deep expertise. These are just some of the many ways the Digital Technology team at Raytheon creates success for our customers. Joining our team will allow you to collaborate with Raytheon organizations to enable business growth, speed, and agility through business innovation, technical proficiency, and operational excellence.

Our Digital Technology (DT) organization ensures that Raytheon teammates across the globe can communicate, collaborate and innovate for customer success. We create leading-edge technology solutions to prevent security threats, secure the integrity of our systems and support IT infrastructures around the world.

Senior System Administrator, internally known as Senior Analyst, based in Tucson, AZ Information Workplace Services collaborate with many teams to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you can develop, implement, and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

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 data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.


• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.


• 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.


• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.


• Travel required as business needs dictate to other US Domestic locations, up to 5% per year.


• Full time 100% Onsite position.


• Qualifications You Must Have:


• Typically requires bachelor’s and minimum of 2 years of relevant prior experience.


• Must have an active transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.


• Must have Linux or windows experience.


• Experience with Active Directory, VMware, Administration, backup and recovery

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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


• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions


• Experience with using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.


• Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.


• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.


• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, MECM, and/or Exchange


• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment


• Scripting Experience

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The 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.

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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