Sr. Principal Systems Administrator, WINDOWS (ONSITE)

RTX•McKinney, TX

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking an onsite Systems Administrator to support its mission by deploying and maintaining classified IT infrastructure in a collaborative, multi-platform environment. The role administers Linux and Windows systems for classified programs and supports engineers and program personnel. Work includes provisioning, installing, configuring, operating, and maintaining system hardware and software. Systems operate 24x7 and may occasionally require work beyond standard hours. This is a full-time, 100% onsite position in McKinney, Texas.

Requirements

Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere, Windows 10 or 11 desktops, and ESXi and/or other virtual computing methods.
U.S. citizenship.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance, required on day one.
Ability to obtain DoD Directive 8140/8570 certification requirements, such as CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent, within a reasonable amount of time.
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.

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Top Secret clearance, or ability to obtain one.
Direct working experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS, and/or DoD/RMF.
In-depth working experience with Windows domains.
Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
Scripting experience.

Responsibilities

Provide systems administration in a heterogeneous Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows environment.
Lead and coordinate infrastructure installation and configuration.
Collaborate with teams and mentor junior administrators.
Troubleshoot technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity, including hardware and operating-system integration.
Participate in and lead technical meetings with team members and program personnel, representing the organization in functional-area matters.
Provision, install, configure, operate, and maintain hardware and software for Linux/Windows infrastructure supporting classified programs.
Manage servers, including software and hardware.
Manage logical and physical storage.
Manage cross-platform authentication and access.
Back up and restore data.
Configure software and licenses.
Provide workstation support.
Occasionally work beyond standard hours to support systems that operate 24x7.

Benefits

Relocation assistance is available to eligible final candidates.
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.