Raytheon Technologies - Colorado Springs, CO

posted 4 months ago

Full-time - Senior
Colorado Springs, CO
10,001+ employees
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

As a Senior Principal System Administrator specializing in Windows and Linux operating systems at RTX Corporation, you will play a pivotal role in supporting critical programs that handle classified information systems. This position requires a strong background in system administration, particularly in troubleshooting operating system issues across both Windows and Linux platforms. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining secure and cost-efficient environments for various classified programs, ensuring that program teams can rely on your expertise to define computing requirements and create comprehensive solutions to complex IT infrastructure challenges. In this role, you will lead a team of system administrators, providing guidance and mentorship to junior staff while managing ticketing systems and developing standard operating procedures. Your responsibilities will include overseeing routine maintenance, addressing break/fix issues, and setting priorities for your team of three system administrators. You will also be expected to provide support during off-hours, including late nights, early mornings, and weekends, particularly when your team is deployed globally. Your technical expertise will be crucial as you work in a combined Linux, Windows, and VMware environment, utilizing troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high complexity. You will be involved in installing and configuring hardware and operating systems, ensuring that all systems operate smoothly and securely. This position is 100% onsite at our Colorado Springs location, and you must be able to obtain the DoD 8570.01 IAT Level 2 certification or higher, which requires specific professional certifications.

Responsibilities

  • Lead system administration efforts for Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • Troubleshoot operating system issues and provide solutions.
  • Manage ticketing systems and mentor junior system administrators.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for the team.
  • Oversee routine maintenance and break/fix issues for the team of 3 system administrators.
  • Provide system administration support in a combined Linux, Windows, and VMware environment.
  • Install and configure hardware and operating systems.
  • Resolve technical problems of moderate to high complexity, including hardware and OS integration.
  • Support off-hours operations during team deployments.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience or a master's degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in Windows and Linux System Administration.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance required.
  • Experience with Active Directory, VMware, MySQL, and networking administration.

Nice-to-haves

  • VMware experience is highly desired.
  • An active DoD Top Secret clearance is preferred.
  • 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 VMware 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 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.
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