Sr. System Administrator- Will sponsor a clearance

RTX (Raytheon); Woburn (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Woburn, MA seeks Sr. System Administrators to design, implement, and maintain secure IT environments for classified programs. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to define computing requirements and deliver end-to-end infrastructure solutions.

Requirements include Windows and Linux server expertise, VMware virtualization, and experience with hardening and security tooling. A DoD clearance and interim eligibility are essential for start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Secret clearance required; U.S. citizenship.
• Experience administering Windows and RHEL servers.
• VMware virtualization experience.
• Experience with system hardening and securing configurations.
• Scripting experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Understand Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals incl DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication.
• Collaborate in a fast-paced, team-based setting.
• Work with Cybersecurity to maintain security requirements.
• Document and train on advanced IT processes and procedures.
• Must obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) within a reasonable time.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and may require work beyond standard hours.
• Start date will not be set until Interim clearance is obtained.

Skills

Windows administration

Linux administration

Scripting

Security hardening

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MECM/SCCM

PXE boot

OS imaging

Active Directory

Group Policy

Splunk

ACAS/SCAP

Job description

Date Posted:2026-09-16Country:United States of AmericaLocation:US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER BLDGPosition Role Type:OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status:Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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.

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.

Sr. System Administrators, based in Woburn, MA internally known as Sr. Principal Analyst Infrastructure 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.
• Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
• 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 a reasonable amount of time
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
• Start date will not be set until Interim clearance is obtained

Full time 100% onsite positioned in Woburn, MA but will support multiple programs at multi locations such as Woburn, MA, Tewksbury, MA and Andover, MA as business requires.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience
• Must be able to obtain a secret clearance is required prior to start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Start date will not be set until Interim clearance is obtained
• Experience administering and securing Windows and RHEL servers
• Experience with VMware virtualization
• Experience with securing system configurations, system hardening
• Experience scripting

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Active Secret clearance
• Experience serving as a technical SME or primary point of contact for patching, vulnerability remediation, or compliance initiatives.
• Hands-on experience with MECM/SCCM, PXE boot services, OS imaging, and automated software deployment frameworks.
• Familiarity with NetApp storage and/or HPC environments.
• Experience with enterprise Windows services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity integration.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance tooling, such as ACAS, SCAP, Splunk, STIG Viewer, and audit support processes.

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

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