Systems Administrator (Linux)

RTX•Mckinney, TX

22d•$82,000 - $164,000•Onsite

About The Position

Do you want to be a part of a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. We are currently seeking a Linux Systems Administrator that will be working onsite in a highly collaborative, multi-platform and multi–disciplined environment. The Systems Administrator is required to have an active secret security clearance as they will be responsible for deploying and maintaining classified IT infrastructures. Our Digital Technology (DT) group combines foundational IT with new digital technologies - driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information, and processes. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for out DT team. Each day in the life of a Systems Administrator can bring something new – building a new IT infrastructure for a group of engineers, restoring files due to an outage, updating virus definitions and security patches, teaming with our brilliant engineers on how to improve their processes, and more. This is an onsite position in McKinney, TX

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
An active DoD Secret clearance is required day one.
Experience with security infrastructure products and capabilities.
Must have experience with Redhat servers and workstations.
Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere, VDI (Horizon), and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.
Experience with Linux architecture, deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity products.
Experience with NAS and / or SAN storage capabilities
Experience with application installation and multi-server environment/deployment.
Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements within 6 months of start date.

Nice To Haves

An active DoD Top Secret clearance
Scanning using tools such as Nessus and SCAP
Familiarity with High Performance Computing ( HPC ) Environments
Experience with Enterprise Active Directory (AD) & LDAP
Familiarity with Databases including MariaDB, Oracle, and SQL
Experience dealing with Managed Anti-Virus (AV) solutions.
Scripting Experience (Bash, Python, Ansible) and Kickstart
Experience hardening systems using tools like SCAP and following STIGs.
Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
Critical thinking – ability to solve technical problems independently and with collaborative teams.

Responsibilities

You will provide System Administration in a heterogeneous Redhat 7 & 8 Enterprise Linux environment.
Understanding and knowledge of Linux Server internals to include DNS, File sharing protocols, DHCP, AD integration via LDAP, file system structures and permissions.
Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.
Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).
Understanding of data backup uses and technologies.
Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.

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 you can buy 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.