System Administrators Apprentices - Must be a Arizona resident

RTX•Tucson, AZ
•$38,500 - $67,500•Onsite

About The Position

This is a unique and exciting opportunity to start your professional career and pursue your education while working for the #1 private employer in Tucson, Arizona. This pilot program will cover the cost of your education while earning valuable, hands-on experience as an apprentice. The program also provides one-on-one mentorship throughout the duration of the apprenticeship and the opportunity to work with technical industry leaders. The Digital Technology (DT) organization ensures that Raytheon teammates across the globe can communicate, collaborate and innovate for customer success. We create leading-edge technology solutions to prevent security threats, protect the integrity of our systems and support Raytheon IT infrastructure around the world. System Administrators Apprentices collaborate with many teams to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information systems. Upon completion of this program, you will have the ability to maintain a secure, cost-efficient Information Technology environment across various classified programs.

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date
  • U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  • Must be Arizona resident

Nice To Haves

  • An active DoD clearance
  • Working experience in Windows Server 2008, 2012,2016 to 2016,2019, and 2022
  • Knowledge of NAS or SAN technologies
  • Knowledge of VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX virtual computing methods (i.e. Nutanix, Hyper V, etc…)
  • Knowledge of Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, Exchange, and Lync
  • Experience with Backup Exec, NetApp Snap Protect, data backup technologies, systems principles, and safeguards
  • Basic Windows scripting
  • Experience with Windows and/or Linux Server Operating Systems (OS)
  • Experience DNS, DHCP, Active Directory, Backup and Recovery enterprise suites

Responsibilities

  • Pursuing a degree in Computer Information Systems at Pima Community College while working a minimum of 20 hours per week
  • Must work on site at a Raytheon facility in Tucson, Arizona
  • Learning to manage IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
  • Understanding and gaining knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
  • Manage Information Systems by using the command line
  • Learning to work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
  • Learning troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
  • Gaining an understanding of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies.
  • Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
  • Learning to team with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
  • Develop documentation and training material on and refine 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)

Benefits

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • 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
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