RTX · 2 weeks ago
Principal System Administrator
RTX is a leading company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal System Administrator to provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment, collaborating with various teams to support critical programs with classified information system capabilities.
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Responsibilities
Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment
Responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, server management (software and hardware); storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; data backup and restoration; software and license configuration; and workstation support
Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods
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 and operating systems (OS)
Understanding data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users
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
Must be able to develop solutions and documentation for a variety of technical problems
Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours
Travel required up to 5%
Full time 100% Onsite position
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a 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
Must have an active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Must have Windows or Linux experience systems administration experience
Experience in one of the following: Active Directory, VMware, MySQL, networking administration experience
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
Preferred
VMware 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 with using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes
Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods
Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development
Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SMECP, and/or Exchange
High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment
Scripting Experience
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
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
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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