Windows System Administrator (Onsite) (DoD Secret Clearance)

RTX•El Segundo, CA

2d•$95,500 - $181,700•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Systems Administrator for its Information Workplace Services team. The role supports an engineering community in a collaborative, multi-platform, classified systems environment, resolving support issues through helpdesk and task-assignment methods. The position is based onsite in El Segundo, California. The administrator installs, configures, and maintains Windows and RHEL servers; manages system performance, availability, users, permissions, and access controls; and provides technical support and incident resolution. The role also applies security best practices, performs audits and vulnerability assessments in accordance with NIST 800-53, supports IT policy and regulatory compliance, develops backup and recovery strategies, validates disaster recovery procedures, and maintains system documentation and reports. Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have an active, existing, transferable DoD security clearance before their first day. The posting specifies DoD Secret clearance in the qualifications and DoD Top Secret in the clearance-type section. A CompTIA Security+ certification and relevant Windows, RHEL, ESXi, and DoD STIG experience are required. The role typically requires a university degree and at least five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least three years.

Requirements

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.
U.S. citizenship; only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Active and existing transferable U.S. government-issued security clearance required before the start date; the posting specifies DoD Secret in the qualifications and DoD Top Secret in the clearance-type section.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Extensive experience applying DoD STIGs to Windows and RHEL servers and workstations.
Proven system-administration experience with Windows and RHEL.
Proven system-administration 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 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 system-administration security best practices.
Conduct 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 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 benefits through Ovia Health.
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.
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.