Linux System Administrator (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies • Saint Petersburg, FL

70d • $66,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Linux System Administrator will collaborate with various teams to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. The Digital Technology (DT) organization ensures that RTX teammates can communicate, collaborate, and innovate for customer success. This position is onsite in St. Petersburg, FL.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• 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.
• Experience with Linux system administration.
• Strong experience with RHEL 7/8/9, including system, firewalld, and SELinux.
• Working knowledge of enterprise logging, monitoring, and alerting systems.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible.
• Familiarity with CIS/STIG benchmarks and DoD security standards.

Nice To Haves

• Linux OS Certificate (RHCSA / Linux+).
• Experience with scanning tools such as Nessus and SCAP.
• Experience with Splunk.
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC) Environments.
• Familiarity with NetApp / OnTap tools.
• Experience with Enterprise Active Directory (AD) & LDAP.
• Experience dealing with Managed Anti-Virus (AV) solutions (ClamAV & SEM).
• Experience with Red Hat Satellite.
• Scripting Experience (Bash, Python, Ansible) and Kickstart.
• Experience hardening systems using tools like SCAP and following STIGs.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.

Responsibilities

• Administer, patch, and harden Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and related distributions.
• Collaborate with Cyber to maintain and monitor system availability, performance, and logs using enterprise tools.
• Configure and maintain STIG-compliant systems in accordance with DoD security standards.
• Automate system tasks using Ansible and Bash shell scripting.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues across physical and virtualized environments (VMWare).
• Work closely with security, network, and development teams to support mission objectives.
• Support audit readiness activities and respond to security vulnerability findings.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior system administrators.
• Leverage ticketing system to resolve incidents submitted by end users.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree