About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking an experienced Senior System Administrator to work in a highly collaborative, multi-platform, and multi-disciplined Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux environment. The candidate will be responsible for the provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software infrastructure for classified programs. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in McKinney, TX. The role involves working with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security compliance, providing documentation on advanced IT processes and procedures, and acting as a senior technical resource for the team. This includes informally directing day-to-day DT activities, resolving complex technical challenges, mentoring personnel, prioritizing and assigning tickets, and participating in customer meetings to provide technical guidance.

Requirements

  • University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • An active DoD Secret clearance is required on Day 1 Start
  • 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
  • SME level experience with some of, but not limited to, the following technologies: Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, NETAPP, networking administration experience, Windows or Linux administration, backup, and recovery enterprise suites
  • Experience with Server architecture and troubleshooting methods
  • Experience assisting with troubleshooting, patching, and support Windows, ESXi and Linux Systems
  • Experience with Windows Server internals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods

Nice To Haves

  • Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, Windows desktops (Windows 10, 11), Splunk and ESXi and/or other virtual computing methods
  • Scripting/ automation PowerShell, Bash experience
  • 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
  • Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions
  • 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
  • Experience in DevSecOps, containerization, Kubernetes

Responsibilities

  • Server management (software and hardware)
  • Storage management (logical and physical)
  • Cross-platform authentication and access management
  • Data backup and restoration
  • Software and license configuration
  • Workstation support
  • Working with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security compliance requirements
  • Provide documentation on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned
  • Act as a senior technical resource for the team by informally directing day-to-day DT activities, resolving complex technical challenges, and mentoring personnel in support of operational excellence
  • Prioritize and assign tickets to lower-level team members, ensuring timely resolution and effective workload distribution
  • Participate in meetings with customers, providing technical guidance and best practice to ensure successful outcomes
  • Develop, document, and enforce system administration processes, standards, and best practices
  • Install and configure software applications requested by end users
  • Provide work effort beyond standard work hours on occasion

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: 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
  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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