Junior Network Administrator, Analyst, Tucson, AZ – Onsite (3 openings)

RTX•Tucson, AZ

2d•$57,200 - $108,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Network Administrator supports the smooth operation of classified network infrastructure at Raytheon/RTX locations in Tucson, Arizona. The position installs, maintains, supports, and monitors network infrastructure and works primarily in Tucson classified and unclassified collateral work areas. The role involves voice and data networks, network hardware and software, network management platforms, documentation, network analysis, and coordination with vendors and third-party maintenance providers. The employee works under general supervision and follows established procedures, and may need to work evenings or weekends outside normal business hours. Raytheon provides training toward Security+ certification within six months and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification within one year. The position is onsite and requires an active, transferable U.S. government security clearance before starting; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Typically, a university or bachelor's degree with less than two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent minimum of four years of relevant Network or IT Systems Administration experience.
Experience with networking equipment such as Cisco or other product routers, switches, firewalls, and/or intrusion detection systems, including software upgrades.
Active, in-scope, transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance before the start date.
U.S. citizenship, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to work with general supervision and follow established procedures.
Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Cisco ISE experience with 802.1X, SolarWinds, and setting up client-server environments for government networks.
Currently active Security+ and/or CCNA certifications.
Experience with current cabling and fiber standards.
Experience with access control lists, security posture, and vendor best practices.
Visio diagramming and design capabilities.
One to two years of experience with network management software.
Willingness and availability to travel domestically as needed.
Knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting of encryption devices.
Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communication.
Experience with platforms such as IP telephony, NTP servers, GemOne, and SolarWinds.
Ability to work under time constraints.
Experience with classified computing, STIG compliance, and network refreshes.
Current DoD Top Secret-level security clearance.

Responsibilities

Maintain the smooth operation of voice and data networks.
Plan, evaluate, coordinate, and perform installation or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and voice communication networks.
Develop technical expertise in voice and data network hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, including switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, and encryptors.
Work with network management software platforms.
May propose and configure solutions that meet communications requirements, optimize cost savings, account for future needs and current usage, and address redundancy and required network uptime.
Prepare or ensure appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions, technical diagrams, and other documentation; assist in developing documentation where none exists.
Conduct regular network monitoring and analysis to support short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
Assist with coordinating third-party network equipment maintenance and vendor support.
Obtain Security+ certification within six months and CCNA certification within one year, with training provided by Raytheon.

Benefits

Potential relocation support under certain conditions.
Medical insurance.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Life insurance.
Short-term disability coverage.
Long-term disability coverage.
401(k) match.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee assistance program.
Employee Scholar Program.
Parental leave.
Paid time off.
Holidays.
Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.