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Raytheon · 10 hours ago

Principal System Administrator

Raytheon is committed to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression through their engineering expertise. The Principal System Administrator will provide IT systems administration, troubleshoot technical problems, mentor junior admins, and collaborate on projects in a fast-paced environment. The role requires maintaining security requirements and managing various IT systems and software applications in a 24x7 operational environment.

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Responsibilities

Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux environment
Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment
Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems
Provide mentorship and guide prioritization of tasks to junior admins
Engage in cross-team collaboration, and lead projects as directed
Manage ESXi, VCenter and a functional understanding of VDI
Experience with Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods
Experience with hardware RAID, hardware and software encryption and server management tools
Perform data backup and restore, using industry best practice
Install and configure software applications requested by end users
Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements
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 required as business needs dictate to other US Domestic locations, up to 10% per year
Full time 100% Onsite position

Qualification

Microsoft Windows administrationRedHat Enterprise LinuxESXiVCenter managementCompTIA Security+ certificationActive Directory ServicesNetwork services DNSNetwork services DHCPTroubleshooting techniquesAutomation tools (Ansible)Data backupRestoreMentorshipCross-team collaboration

Required

Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
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
Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux environment
Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems
Provide mentorship and guide prioritization of tasks to junior admins
Engage in cross-team collaboration, and lead projects as directed
Manage ESXi, VCenter and a functional understanding of VDI
Experience with Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods
Experience with hardware RAID, hardware and software encryption and server management tools
Perform data backup and restore, using industry best practice
Install and configure software applications requested by end users
Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements
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 required as business needs dictate to other US Domestic locations, up to 10% per year
Full time 100% Onsite position

Preferred

Experience Deploying Windows workstations and migrating end-user data
Experience with cloning techniques
Use and guide use of automation tools e.g. Ansible
Experience with operating system concepts and implementations
Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services administration and support (e.g. user and computer objects administration, Group Policy)
Experience with network services related to Microsoft Windows environment (e.g. DC, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
Experience with supporting desktop / workstation hardware
Experience with an IT incident/service request system

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

Raytheon

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Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$16M
Key Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M

Leadership Team

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Arunava Chatterjee
Executive Director of Ghost Black Operations & CEO & CTO
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Kieran Nolan
Chief Enterprise Architect / IT CTO
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