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Raytheon · 2 days ago

Principal System Administrator

McKinney, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

Raytheon is dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression through innovative technology solutions. The Principal System Administrator will collaborate with teams to support critical programs involving classified information systems, developing and maintaining secure environments while addressing IT infrastructure challenges.

Intellectual PropertyInternetWeb Hosting

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment

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

Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours

Travel up to 10%

100% onsite in McKinney, TX location

Qualification

Windows ServerLinuxActive DirectoryVMwareNetworking AdministrationCompTIA Security+ CEData RAIDData BackupScriptingHigh Performance ComputingInformation Technology Lifecycle

Required

Typically requires bachelor's degree and 5+ years of direct system experience or a master's degree and 3 years of directly related experience

Must have a transferable U.S. government issued secret clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Must have Window and Linux experience

Experience in one of the following: Active Directory, VMware, networking administration experience

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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

Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours

Travel up to 10%

100% onsite in McKinney, TX location

Preferred

An active DoD Secret clearance

Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification

Direct working 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, SCCM, and/or Exchange

High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment

Scripting Experience