Sr. Principal System Administrator

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-PLANO-465 465 Independence Pkwy INDEPENDENCE

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: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX the worlds largest aerospace and defense company 185000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses world-class operations and investments in research and development we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression creating a safer more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Sr. Principal Linux Systems Administrator in Infrastructure Workplace Services will lead and collaborate with a diverse team to support fast-paced critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you can develop implement and maintain secure cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

What You Will Do:

• Manage and optimize Red Hat Enterprise Linux infrastructure ensuring reliable and secure IT operations.

• Act as a senior technical resource for the team to maintain confidentiality integrity and availability of assigned IT systems and applications.

• Partner with Cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with security requirements and provide documentation training and guidance on advanced IT processes and procedures.

• Mentor and guide junior administrators across a broad range of responsibilities including corrective and preventive maintenance routine operational tasks account management and system performance tuning.

• Lead and contribute to technical meetings with internal teams and program stakeholders providing technical guidance and best practice to ensure successful outcomes.

• Develop document and enforce system administration processes standards and best practices.

• Participate in Change Request reviews and serve on Change Management Boards at various program levels.

• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security CE or equivalent certification).

• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.

• Travel required up to 5%

• Full time 100% Onsite position

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

• Active and transferrable final U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain program access after citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.. **Specific Customer Clearance required before a start date will be established**

• Experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.

• Experience mentoring both individuals and teams.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• An active DoD TS Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification).

• Experience with any of the following technologies: VMware OpenShift Kubernetes Docker Tanzu Podman Infrastructure as Code (Terraform and/or Ansible) Windows administration.

• Scripting/coding proficiency (Python/Go/PowerShell/Bash).

• Experience supporting engineers in software simulations and hardware development.

• Experience working with NISPOM JAFAN JSIG and/or DoD/RMF guidelines.

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions behaviors and performance with a vision for a safer more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust Respect Accountability Collaboration and Innovation.

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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 107500 USD - 204500 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.

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