System Administrator / Cybersecurity Specialist- Taiwan

Raytheon; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Parental leave

Flexible work schedules

Educational assistance

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a System Administrator/Cybersecurity Specialist to support the Surveillance Radar Program (SRP) in Taiwan. The role focuses on LAN/HW maintenance, engineering drawings, and operations in a remote, challenging environment.

Ideal candidates have experience with large phased array radars, and are comfortable with rotations on a mountain top. Security clearance and US citizenship are required, with broad responsibilities across IT and cybersecurity tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM; relevant work experience may replace degree.
• Willing to work 13 hours, 5 days per week.
• Able to troubleshoot server issues (Windows/Linux/Unix).
• Fabricate and test network cables and interconnects.
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• Proficient in computer systems and networking.

Responsibilities

• Install and administer UNIX hardware/OS (AIX, RHEL).
• Install, operate, and troubleshoot VMware ESXi.
• Install, operate, and troubleshoot PBX/VOIP systems.
• Provide training and develop maintenance procedures for networked data processing systems.
• Monitor network/server health; take corrective action.
• Enforce cyber policy and triage security alerts.
• Collaborate with team on Smart Cards issuance and deployment policies.

Skills

Unix/Linux

VMware ESXi

PBX/VOIP

Network troubleshooting

Security clearance

Scripting basics

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

5+ years related experience

Tools

VMware vSphere

AIX

RedHat Enterprise Linux

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-11

Country

United States of America

Location

XX-XX-UNDISCLOSED

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 aggress ion. 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

Raytheon is currently seeking a System Administrator/Cybersecurity Specialist to support the Surveillance Radar Program, (SRP) operation in Taiwan. The successful candidate will join a team in a challenging assignment at a remote location. He/she should be familiar with large scale local area network (LAN) hardware and software and should have a good working knowledge of engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, schematics, procedures and work scheduling and reporting.

The ideal candidate would also have experience in maintenance and troubleshooting large, phased array radars. Work involves regular rotations (multiple weeks) on a mountain top. This individual will perform other duties assigned in support of the mission.

What you will do

• UNIX hardware and operating system installation (including cabling and peripherals) and administration to include AIX and RedHat Enterprise Linux or similar architectures.
• VMWARE ESXi installation, operations, and troubleshooting.
• General PBX and VOIP installation, operations, and troubleshooting.
• Provide training and the development of operating and preventive maintenance procedures for networked data processing systems.
• Proactively monitoring network and server health and taking corrective action as appropriate.
• Help ensure Cyber policy is enforced.
• Triage alerts to identify malicious actors on customer networks.
• Work with team for tasks such as issuances of Smart Cards, managing policies for system deployment and on system assets.

Qualifications you must have

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in STEM discipline but relevant work and/or military experience may be in lieu of degree.
• Willing to work 13 hours, 5 days per week.
• Ability to troubleshoot server issues and outages, (Windows/Linux/Unix).
• Fabricating and testing network cables and other interconnects.
• An active Secret Clearance.
• Proficient in computer systems and networking and adept at troubleshooting.

Qualifications we prefer

• Current CompTIA Security+.
• Proficient in configuring, managing, troubleshooting, and securing network infrastructure including routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Familiarity with security control assessments, STIG Viewer and Secure Content Automation Protocol (SCAP) checklists or benchmarks.
• VMware vSphere administration and maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with DoD DIACAP and/or RMF cyber-security risk management.
• Knowledge of phased array radar technical principles.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in related field and at least 5 years of related experience. Experience can be substituted for educational requirements. Must have at least 10 years of related experience without a degree.

What We Offer

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include:

• parental (including paternal) leave
• flexible work schedules
• achievement awards
• educational assistance
• child/adult backup care
• healthcare
• welfare
• retirement
• work/life benefits
• career development and recognition programs

Additional Information

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

• 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.

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.