Principal System Administrator

RTX•Woburn, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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 aggression. 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.

Requirements

Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Must have experience with Windows Active Directory, VMware, Administration, backup, and recovery.

Nice To Haves

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 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, MECM, and/or Exchange
Experience with AIX Operating System
High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
Scripting Experience.

Responsibilities

Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows, VMWare and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
Provide daily checks in multiple data centers.
Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals and 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 moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware operating systems (OS) and program specific software.
Experience data backup uses and technologies.
Install and help configure software applications requested by end users.
Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other 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.
Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
Travel required as business needs dictate to other US Domestic locations, up to 10% per year.