Systems Administrator (ISSA) (PWE )(Onsite)

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace Digital Technology is hiring a Systems Administrator to support its Secure Labs team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The role is onsite and supports infrastructure spanning virtualization, servers, clients, networking, storage, backup, AI, and DSOP tools. A minimum Collateral Secret clearance is required, and candidates must be U.S. citizens with an active, transferable U.S. government security clearance before starting. The Systems Administrator works with cross-functional teams and customers to resolve service requests and restoration tickets, address escalations, and implement technical solutions for assigned projects. The role also contributes to internal process improvement using LEAN, ACE, and CORE practices and provides Tier 1 and Tier 2 infrastructure support. The position offers opportunities to collaborate with domestic DT peers, communicate with engineering leadership, assess project ROI, and help shape projects with loosely defined requirements.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
An active and transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance is required before the start date; an active, existing clearance is required on day one. Minimum Collateral Secret clearance is required.
Experience supporting technology in a professional, secure environment.
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, VDI, WMS, Horizon, or VCF9.
Linux systems administration experience.
Knowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST 800-53.
IAT Level II certification, such as Security+.

Nice To Haves

Technology certifications such as ISSE, VMware, RHCSA, Linux+, or Omnissa.
Security certifications such as Security+ or CISSP.
Government security clearance (Collateral/Secret).

Responsibilities

Work with other members of the organization as part of a cross-functional team.
Build strong relationships with customers and peers.
Assist in driving escalations to resolution.
Participate in internal process improvement using LEAN, ACE, and CORE practices.
Use technical knowledge and experience to facilitate resolution of service requests and restoration tickets.
Assist with implementing technical solutions for assigned projects.
Provide Tier 1 and Tier 2 infrastructure support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
401(k) plan with employer matching 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 and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft protection coverages.
Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.
Fertility and family planning support.
Adoption assistance.
Autism benefit.
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
Wellness rewards program.
Virtual doctor visits.
Child and elder care services.
Medical second-opinion program.
Flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and holidays may be available, subject to business unit and collective-bargaining terms.
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation may be available depending on position level and applicable terms; payments are not guaranteed.