Windows/Linux System Admin

Prattwhitney; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

RTX in Plano, TX seeks a Senior System Administrator to maintain secure Windows and Linux environments across classified programs. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define computing requirements and deliver end‑to‑end IT infrastructure solutions.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in IT with Windows/Linux, Active Directory, VMware, and container tech (Kubernetes/OpenShift). DoD clearance is required; certification within 6 months is expected. Onsite role with travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience with 2+ years of relevant IT experience.
• Active and transferrable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
• Experience with Windows and/or Linux administration including AD, DNS, DHCP, and server replication.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Configure and manage DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity to maintain security requirements and document procedures.
• Develop solutions and documentation for a variety of technical problems; occasional extended hours and 5% travel.
• Must obtain DoD 8140/8570 certification within 6 months of start date.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Active Directory

VMware vCenter/vSphere

Kubernetes/Docker/OpenShift

Scripting (PowerShell/Bash)

Security clearance (DoD TS)

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

VMware vCenter

vSphere

ESX

OpenShift

Kubernetes

Docker

Rancher/Tanzu

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE 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: DoD Clearance: Top Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 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.

Senior System Administrators, based in Plano, Texas, will 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. Experience with Windows Server internals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods. Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Using troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems at a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS). Experience with data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users. Working with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation on advanced IT processes and procedures and related 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. Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to deal with a variety of technical problems. Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours. Travel required up to 5% Full time 100% Onsite position

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 transferrable final U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after start. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.”. Specific Customer Clearance required before a start date will be established Must have Windows and/or Linux experience. Experience in one of the following: Active Directory, VMware vCenter, vSphere.

Qualifications We Value:

• Linux SME.
• An active DoD TS 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 Windows Server.
• Experience with Containerization Technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Tanzu, and Rancher.
• 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, SMECP, and/or Exchange.
• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
• Scripting Experience.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

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.

• 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

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.

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.