Principal Systems Administrator

Location: US-MS-FOREST-430 ~ 19859 Hwy 80 ~ BLDG 430

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

 Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.  Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Provide IT systems administration support in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows environment. Manage and maintain core services including DNS, DHCP, Active Directory (AD), and server replication. Troubleshoot and resolve moderate to complex issues involving integration of hardware, operating systems, and software applications. Implement and manage data RAID, backup, and recovery technologies. Collaborate with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain compliance with security requirements. Install, configure, and document software applications requested by end users. Provide user and system documentation, process training, and ongoing technical support. Participate in on-call or after-hours system maintenance as required to support 24x7 operations. Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements within 6 months of start date. Travel up to 5% domestically based on business needs. Full time 100% Onsite position Qualifications You Must Have : 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. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Experience using Active Directory, VMware vCenter, vSphere, or other virtual computing methods. Experience with Windows deployment, administration, security hardening, and troubleshooting.

We Prefer: An active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity products Scripting Experience Experience using tools like SCAP and following STIGs. ​ What We Offer: Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Learn More & Apply Now! As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a