Windows System Administrator (Onsite) (DoD Secret Clearance)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Systems Administrator to join its Information Workplace Services team. The position supports the engineering community in a collaborative, multi-platform, multidisciplinary classified systems environment, resolving issues through helpdesk and task-assignment methods. The role is onsite in El Segundo, California. The administrator will install, configure, and maintain Windows and RHEL servers; manage system performance, security, user access, backups, and recovery; and provide technical support and incident resolution. The role also involves security audits and vulnerability assessments in accordance with NIST 800-53, compliance with IT policies and regulatory requirements, and maintaining system documentation and reports. An active, existing, transferable U.S. government security clearance is required before starting and must be active on day one. U.S. citizenship is required. The listed salary range is $95,500–$181,700 USD.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Active DoD Secret security clearance, existing and transferable, required before starting and on day one.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Extensive experience applying DoD STIGs to Windows and RHEL servers and workstations.
Proven System Administrator experience with Windows and RHEL.
Proven System Administrator experience using ESXi machines.
Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware or KVM.

Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain Windows and RHEL servers.
Perform regular system updates, patches, and security configurations.
Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and reliability.
Manage user accounts, permissions, and access controls.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting for end users and internal teams.
Respond to and resolve system-related incidents and service requests.
Collaborate with other IT teams to resolve complex issues.
Implement and maintain security best practices for system administration.
Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments in accordance with NIST 800-53.
Ensure compliance with IT policies and regulatory requirements.
Develop and implement backup and recovery strategies.
Perform regular data backups and ensure data integrity.
Test and validate disaster recovery procedures.
Maintain accurate documentation of system configurations and procedures.
Generate regular reports on system performance, security, and compliance.

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 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.
Potential eligibility for annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation.
Paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts.
Flexible work schedules.