Sr. Principal Systems Administrator, LINUX (ONSITE)
About The Position
Raytheon is seeking a Systems Administrator to support classified IT infrastructures in a collaborative, multi-platform environment. The role administers Linux and Windows systems, including infrastructure provisioning, installation, configuration, operation, and maintenance. Responsibilities span server and storage management, file services, authentication and access management, backups and restoration, software and license configuration, and workstation support. The administrator troubleshoots hardware and operating-system integration issues, coordinates infrastructure installations, collaborates with engineers and teams, and mentors junior administrators. Systems operate 24x7, and work beyond standard hours may occasionally be required. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in El Segundo, California, supporting classified programs. An active Secret clearance is required after day one, and U.S. citizenship is required.
Requirements
- Experience using Linux, Windows Servers, and virtual computing methods.
- Typically, a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 5 years of experience.
- U.S. citizenship.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an active and existing U.S. government Secret security clearance, required after day one.
- Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8140/8570 certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or an equivalent certification, within a reasonable amount of time.
Nice To Haves
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance, or the ability to obtain one.
- Direct working experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS, and/or DoD/RMF.
- In-depth working experience in Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
- Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
- Scripting experience with Ansible and Bash.
Responsibilities
- Administer IT systems in a heterogeneous Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows environment.
- Lead and coordinate infrastructure installation and configuration.
- Provision, install, configure, operate, and maintain Linux/Windows infrastructure hardware and software for classified programs.
- Manage servers, including hardware and software, and manage logical and physical storage.
- Manage file servers, cross-platform authentication, and access.
- Perform data backup and restoration.
- Configure software and licenses and provide workstation support.
- Troubleshoot technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity, including hardware and operating-system integration issues.
- Collaborate with teams, mentor junior administrators, and work in a fast-paced technical environment.
- Participate in and lead technical meetings with team members and program personnel, representing the organization in functional-area matters.
- Occasionally work beyond standard hours to support systems that operate 24x7.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) match.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Flexible work schedules.
- Employee assistance program.
- Employee Scholar Program.
- Parental leave.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation; payments are not guaranteed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
