Principal Linux & Windows System Administrator

Arinc International Of Canada Ulc - Dallas, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Dallas, TX

10,001+ employees

About the position

The Principal Linux & Windows System Administrator role at Raytheon involves providing IT systems administration in a mixed Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment. This position is critical for supporting classified programs and requires collaboration with various teams to develop and maintain secure, cost-efficient IT infrastructures. The role demands a strong understanding of server internals, troubleshooting techniques, and the ability to implement solutions for complex IT problems.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Utilize troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high complexity, including hardware and OS integration.
• Install and configure software applications as requested by end users.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes.
• Develop solutions and documentation for a variety of technical problems.
• Support program teams in defining computing requirements and creating end-to-end solutions.

Requirements

• Typically, a bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience or an advanced degree and 3 years of direct experience.
• Must have active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance prior to start date.
• Experience with Linux and Windows systems administration.
• Experience with VMware vCenter, vSphere, VDI (Horizon), ESX, or other virtual computing methods.

Nice-to-haves

• VMware experience highly desired.
• 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.
• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
• Scripting experience.

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