Principal System Administrator (Linux) (Onsite)

RTX•Marlborough, MA

9d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace has an immediate career growth opportunity with our DT - Information Workplace Services team for a talented Principal Systems Administrator / Analyst. You will collaborate with a team of DT professionals to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information system capabilities; develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient 24x7 environments across various classified programs; define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems. This is an Onsite role is based in Marlborough, MA and eligible for relocation assistance.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Minimum 5 years of direct hands-on Linux administration experience and systems analysis / administration / networking experience with combinations of technologies such as: Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, Veeam, MySQL, Remote Desktop Gateway, Splunk, Windows and Linux administration; experience with backup, recovery, and disaster recovery.
Experience supporting Linux Server architectures to include troubleshooting solutions and documentation of technical problems / actions.
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.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government DoD Secret security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

An active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph clearance or prior SCI/program eligibility
Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification
Direct working experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF
In-depth working experience in Windows Server
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, SCCM, and/or Exchange
High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment
Scripting Experience

Responsibilities

Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment supporting Windows Server internals and/or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
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).
Using data RAID and data backup technologies; installation an configuration of software applications; work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures.

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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional coverages you can buy 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.
Autism Benefit.
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.