Senior Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

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 185,000 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. To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team: Role Overview Our DT organization ensures that RTX teammates across the globe are able to communicate, collaborate and innovate for customer success. We create leading-edge technology solutions to prevent security threats, protect the integrity of our systems and support the RTX DT infrastructures around the world. As an RTX Enterprise Common Classified (ECC) Senior System Administrator you will collaborate and partner with a diverse cross-section of DT, Engineering, and Program Management teammates supporting RTX's programs across the Enterprise-Wide Area Network (eWAN) to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. This role will involve supporting the External Services team in the development of their Managed Services and External Connectivity. This position is located in Tewksbury, MA, Tucson, AZ, Richardson, TX with potential for domestic travel. This position is relocation eligible. We value diverse skills and experience, so don't hold back. Your qualification could add tremendous value to our team. Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees. If you're passionate about what you could accomplish here, we'd love to hear from you. Please note that this position needs an active U.S. DOD Secret Security Clearance as of day one of employment. Except in rare cases, only US Citizens are eligible for US Security Clearances. Responsibilities: Planning, Design, Installation of an array of operating systems and enterprise applications. Provide inputs and recommendations in the design of standards and policies regarding the delivery of Compliance as a Service (CaaS) and external connectivity (e.g. customer or partner). Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware, operating systems (OS) and cloud. Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned. Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date. Basic Qualifications: Typically requires bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience or in lieu of a bachelor's degree minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience or associate degree and minimum 7 years of relevant experience is required. Must have an active and transferable Secret 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. Solid understanding of networking in an enterprise environment Experience in multi-OS environments (RHEL, Windows) Ability to translate concepts and ideas into technical solutions and high level architectures Experience with Active Directory integration of non-Windows operating systems and applications. Experience troubleshooting Windows and RHEL operating systems including Windows 10/11 and RHEL 7/8. Experience troubleshooting in hybrid and cloud environments. Preferred Qualifications: Experience building and deploying systems in classified enterprise environments.
Experience with building and deploying security tools in an enterprise environment.
Experience with a broad range of Enterprise OSes and security related applications. (Microsoft Windows, Red Hat Linux, Symantec Antivirus, Splunk, Tenable Nessus,etc.)
Experience with Microsoft enterprise applications (WSUS, MECM, Exchange, SharePoint, SfB.)
Experience working with agile teams on product mode approaches and partnering with product owners and scrum masters to align and execute work
Experience generating documentation/tooling aids.
Ability to clearly document and diagram technical systems.
Experience with Active Directory and related MS technologies (PowerShell, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, DFS, replication, Site topology, certificates, Kerberos, LDAP, and native AD tools).
Experience working with VMWare.
Experience working with cloud technologies including Microsoft Azure.
Location: Tewksbury MA, Tucson AZ, or Richardson TX - onsite at any of these locations. Relocation assistance available. Work Authorization: Must have an active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. What We Offer: Whether you're 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.