Sr. Windows System Administrator

Prattwhitney; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 75,800 - 144,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking a System Administrator in Goleta, CA to maintain a Linux infrastructure for classified programs. You will provision, install, configure, operate and maintain systems hardware and software for a secure environment.

The role requires a secret clearance, DoD 8140/8570 certification within 6 months, US citizenship, and hands-on Windows/Linux administration, AD, DNS/DHCP, and backup management.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Provisioning, installation/configuration, operation and maintenance of Linux-based systems for classified programs.
• Server and storage management; cross-platform authentication and access management; data backup and restoration.
• Workstation support and system troubleshooting for a Linux environment.
• Must be able to obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 Certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) within 6 months.

Skills

Windows & Linux admin

Security clearance

AD/DNS/DHCP

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

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. 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.

What You Will Do

The System Administrator must possess a secret security clearance as they will be responsible for administering systems that contain classified data. The candidate is responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Linux infrastructure for classified programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, server management (software and hardware); storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; data backup and restoration; software and license configuration; and workstation support. 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). 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.

What You Will Learn

Experience Deploying Windows workstations and migrating end-user data.

Experience with cloning techniques.

Experience with operating system concepts and implementations.

Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services administration and support (e.g. user and computer objects administration, Group Policy).

Experience with network services as related to Microsoft Windows environment (e.g. DC, DNS, DHCP, etc.).

Experience with supporting desktop / workstation hardware.

Experience with an IT incident/service request system.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• 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.
• Windows and/or Linux systems administration experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bitlocker support.
• Windows command line and related utilities.
• Network and infrastructure services such as domain controllers, global catalogs, DNS, and DHCP.
• Infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Cloud computing (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with the following Microsoft technologies: MDT/WSUS/MECM; Windows desktops (Windows 10 & 11), Horizon.
• Support experience with engineering applications such as MatLab, Green Hills products, Doors, and Subversion.
• CompTIA Security+ certification or other industry-recognized certifications relevant to a Windows System Administrator.
• Infrastructure backup, res.tore, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Network and infrastructure services such as domain controllers, global catalogs, DNS, and DHCP.
• ITIL Foundations and/or ITIL Service Operations.

What We Offer

The salary range for this role is 75,800 USD - 144,200 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.

• 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

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.

Full time 100% Onsite position. 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 10% per year. 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. Location: US-CA-GOLETA-H03 ~ 6380 Hollister Ave ~ BLDG H03.

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 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 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.