Linux & Windows System Administrator

Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Colorado Springs, CO

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Principal Systems Administrator at Raytheon plays a critical role in supporting classified information systems by developing, implementing, and maintaining secure and cost-efficient environments. This position requires collaboration with diverse teams to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions for complex IT infrastructure problems, primarily in a combined Linux, Windows, and VMware environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide principal system administration with a strong background in troubleshooting operating system issues (Windows and Linux), networking, and storage.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Support during off hours, including late nights, early mornings, and possibly weekends while the team is deploying.
• Install and configure hardware and operating systems.
• Utilize troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity, including hardware and operating system integration.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or 9 full years of direct experience without a degree.
• Experience with VMware, Red Hat Linux, and Windows.
• Active U.S. government issued Secret security clearance prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification).
• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS, and/or DoD/RMF.
• In-depth working experience in Windows Server.
• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
• Experience using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.
• Experience using vCenter, vSphere, and ESX or other virtual computing methods.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SMECP, and/or Exchange Scripting.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs