Senior Systems Administrator - DoD Cleared, Onsite TX

Raytheon; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon seeks an IT Systems Administrator to provision, operate, and maintain Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs at our McKinney site. The role requires collaboration with cybersecurity, network engineering, and program stakeholders and involves support across the full software lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have exposure to Red Hat Linux, Active Directory, VMware, and backup/recovery suites, plus scripting skills in PowerShell or Bash.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience.
• 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 with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, BackupExec, NetBackup, Windows or Linux administration, Backup and Recovery enterprise suites.
• Experience with Server architectures and troubleshooting methods and ability to develop solutions and documentation.
• Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere, Linux Desktops, Windows desktops (Windows 10, 11), Splunk and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
• Scripting/ automation PowerShell, Bash experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous RedHat Enterprise/Microsoft Windows environment.
• Participate in all phases of Engineering software installation and support, with emphasis on testing, documentation, and acceptance phases.
• Collaborate with System Admins, Cyber Security professionals, Network Engineering and Program Stakeholders.
• Apply understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Work 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.
• Provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software for a Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs.
• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation on advanced IT processes and procedures.
• Must be able to obtain DoD 8140/8570 certification within 6 months of start date.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and may require after-hours work.

Skills

Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Windows administration

Active Directory

PowerShell

Bash

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware vCenter

vSphere

WSUS

BackupExec

NetBackup

SCCM

DNS

DHCP

Job description

Raytheon seeks an IT Systems Administrator to provision, operate, and maintain Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs at our McKinney site. The role requires collaboration with cybersecurity, network engineering, and program stakeholders and involves support across the full software lifecycle.

Ideal candidates will have exposure to Red Hat Linux, Active Directory, VMware, and backup/recovery suites, plus scripting skills in PowerShell or Bash.