Principal Windows & Linux System Administrator

Raytheon Technologies - Lompoc, CA

Full-time - Principal

Lompoc, CA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Principal Windows & Linux System Administrator role at Raytheon involves providing system administration in a combined Linux, Windows, and VMware environment. This position is critical for supporting classified programs and requires collaboration with diverse teams to develop, implement, and maintain secure and cost-efficient IT environments. The role demands a professional contributor who can manage small projects with limited supervision and work effectively in a fast-paced technological environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide System Administration in a combined Linux, Windows, and VMware environment.
• Install and configure hardware and operating systems.
• Conduct daily health checks and monitor the environment.
• Integrate Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) products.
• Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high complexity.
• Collaborate with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security compliance requirements.
• Provide ticketing resolution and documentation on IT processes and procedures.

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.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date.
• Experience in Active Directory, VMware, MySQL, or networking administration.
• DoD 8570.01 IAT Level 2 certification or higher.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience developing solutions and documentation for various server architectures.
• Working knowledge of data backup and recovery.
• Experience using VMware vCenter, vSphere, Horizon VDI, and ESX.
• Experience with data storage concepts and technologies.
• Experience with security hardening of complex systems.

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