Systems Administrator (PWE ) (ISSA) (Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, Digital Technology, is hiring a Systems Administrator to support its Secure Labs team onsite in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The successful candidate will serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technologies, work with cross-functional teams, and build relationships with customers and peers. A relocation package is available if needed. The role supports secure infrastructure initiatives, including developing derived technical and security requirements aligned with 800-53 RMF standards; validating use cases, user profiles, workflows, and requirements; developing solution matrices with cost and schedule estimates; reviewing and defining technology standards; resolving escalations; improving internal processes; and advising on technical solutions. The administrator will be a key contact for medium- and large-sized infrastructure teams and provide subject matter expert support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 teams. The position also offers opportunities to collaborate with domestic Digital Technology peers, communicate with Engineering leadership, develop ROI assessments based on project performance, and coach peers on technical development plans. An active, transferable U.S. government Secret security clearance is required before the start date, and U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Typically a university degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 3 years of experience.
Active and transferable DoD Secret security clearance required prior to the start date.
Experience with networking.
Experience with desktop support, server administration, and virtualization technologies such as VMware.
Experience as a Linux systems administrator.
Experience with compliance frameworks such as RMF and DFARS.
Experience with virtualization technologies including VCF, Horizon, and vSAN.
Experience with Windows OS and ESXi servers.
Experience with Windows 11, RHEL, and Ubuntu clients.
Experience with configuration management tools such as PDQ and SCCM/MECM.
Experience with PowerShell, Bash, and Ansible scripting.
Experience with Cisco networking technologies, including IOS, Nexus, and Type 1 HAPI.
Experience with storage technologies including vSAN and Synology.

Nice To Haves

Technology certifications, such as Systems Administration or Cloud certifications.
Security certifications, such as Security+ or CISSP.
Government Secret security clearance.
Experience with backup tools such as Veeam and Backup Exec.
Experience with observability tools such as SolarWinds.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in one or more technologies.
Work with organizational members on cross-functional teams and/or lead cross-functional initiatives.
Build strong relationships with customers and peers.
Assist in developing derived technical and security requirements to support 800-53 RMF standards.
Ensure use cases, user profiles, workflows, and requirements are accurate and complete.
Help create solution matrices with cost and schedule information based on project requirements.
Review and define technology standards.
Help drive escalations to resolution.
Participate in improving internal LEAN/ACE/CORE processes.
Use advanced knowledge to facilitate resolution of new and existing complex solutions.
Advise on technical solutions for assigned projects.
Serve as a key focal contact for medium- and large-sized infrastructure teams on assigned initiatives.
Provide subject matter expert support to Tier 1 and Tier 2 infrastructure teams.
Coach peers based on their technical development plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Student Loan Repayment Program.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Optional pet, home, auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverage.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visits.
Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
Teladoc Medical Experts second-opinion program.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.
Employee Scholar Program.
Paid time off and holidays.
Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.