Principal Linux System Administrator (Secret Clearance Required)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 50 Apple Hill Dr CONCORD BLDG Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen U.S. Person or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses Collins Aerospace Systems Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon. Its 185000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics electric propulsion directed energy hypersonics avionics and cybersecurity. The company formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses is headquartered in Arlington VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Enterprise Services.

What You Will Do:

• Principal Linux System Administrator you will collaborate and partner with a diverse cross-section of Digital Technology Engineering and Program Management teammates supporting RTXs programs across the Enterprise-Wide Area Network (eWAN)to support fast-paced critical programs with classified information system capabilities. This role will involve supporting end-user facing systems account maintenance and security hardening of program resources across a geographically diverse enterprise network.
• We value diverse skills and experience so dont hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds and so do our employees. If youre passionate about what you could accomplish here wed love to hear from you.
• Provide systems administration sustainment and troubleshooting support for Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and appliances operating within Classified Digital Services environments.
• Install configure maintain patch secure and troubleshoot Linux operating systems applications middleware repositories and supporting infrastructure services.
• Support the deployment administration and continued operation of vulnerability management technologies including Tenable Security Center Nessus scanners Nessus Agents ACAS or related approved security products.
• Coordinate vulnerability scanning activities analyze findings assist with remediation planning and work with infrastructure and cybersecurity teams to reduce security risk across classified assets.
• Support security hardening and compliance activities using applicable security requirements including DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) approved configuration baselines vulnerability remediation guidance and internal cybersecurity procedures.
• Develop maintain and execute Ansible playbooks or comparable automation solutions to support Linux configuration management system hardening patching software deployment security-tool administration and compliance validation activities.
• Identify opportunities to automate repetitive system administration vulnerability remediation compliance reporting configuration validation and operational sustainment tasks.
• Support secure patching and software deployment processes for Linux systems in restricted isolated or classified network environments.
• Troubleshoot Linux server application networking authentication storage repository and security-tool integration issues of moderate to high complexity.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• An active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance is required on day one of employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Directive 8140 / 8570-compliant baseline certification such as CompTIA Security CE or an approved equivalent within 6 months of start date unless already held.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience administering Tenable Security Center Nessus Manager Nessus scanners Nessus Agents ACAS or similar vulnerability-management platforms.
• Hands-on experience creating and maintaining Ansible playbooks roles inventories templates and automation workflows for Linux administration or cybersecurity compliance.
• Experience supporting security tools within air-gapped isolated restricted or classified environments.
• Experience with Linux and Windows patch management
• Red Hat certifications such as Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA) or Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE).
• Experience integrating Linux systems with enterprise logging monitoring endpoint protection authentication or cybersecurity reporting solutions.
• Familiarity with security products such as Splunk endpoint detection and response tools host-based security solutions compliance scanners or configuration assessment tools.
• Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities audit evidence Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) management or classified system security requirements.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with cybersecurity infrastructure engineering program and operations stakeholders.
• Ability to independently prioritize work resolve technical issues and adapt to changing mission and security requirements in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer: Whether youre just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare wellness retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave flexible work schedules achievement awards educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Work Location: Onsite this position can be in Tucson AZ Tewksbury MA or Richardson TX

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86800 USD - 165200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer including but not limited to the role function and associated responsibilities a candidates work experience location education/training and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits including but not limited to medical dental vision life insurance short-term disability long-term disability 401(k) match flexible spending accounts flexible work schedules employee assistance program Employee Scholar Program parental leave paid time off and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including but not limited to individual performance business unit performance and/or the companys performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms