Job Description

Sr. Information Technology Systems Administrator I or II
Linux expertise
Raytheon Missiles & Defense Digital Technologies (RMD DT)
Performance Execution Naval Power Mission Area
Tewksbury, MA (Classified & Unclassified work areas)

Whats YOUR Mission?

Here at Raytheon, we work together as one global team creating trusted, innovative solutions to make the world a safer place. Our innovation spans all domains: from land and sea to air, space and cyberspace. Were inspired by a noble mission thats shared by Raytheon employees around the globe and an inclusive culture that empowers employees and celebrates their contributions.

Our IT organization ensures that Raytheon teammates across the globe are able to communicate, collaborate and innovate for customer success. We create leading-edge technology solutions to prevent security threats, protect the integrity of our systems and support Raytheons IT infrastructures around the world.

IT System Administrators collaborate with a diverse team to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are able to develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified and unclassified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.

Position can be filled at either Raytheon Salary grade level G08 or G09 (Senior IT System Administrator I or II) commensurate on experience and qualifications based on Hiring Manager evaluation.

This is a great opportunity for IT Systems Administration experts with a desire to move into the Defense industry who are willing and eligible to apply for and obtain a US Secret Security clearance after they start.

Rapid growth in our latest and most innovative International Radar/Air Defense Programs require additional IT talent to provide their expertise in developing and maintaining our onsite unclassified computing operating systems for our customer.

This role will include, but is not limited to tasks like the following:

- Collaborate with partners to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions consisting of hardware and operating system technologies
- Integrate and partner with programs to solve complex infrastructure problems
- Assure a high level of reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management
- Respond to online service requests from users
- Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework)
- Install, Convert, and upgrade systems
- Develop, revise, and maintain technical and operational documentation (including procedures) to continually improve our computing environments
- Maintain and grow your technical competence in multiple areas (such as Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, system imaging/build automation)
- Assist in developing the overall performance and capability of your technical team through mentoring and knowledge sharing
- Potential for domestic or international travel

This role requires a US Dept of Defense Secret Clearance to access classified work areas, and any offer will be contingent upon the successful granting of an interim US Secret Clearance. If the applicant of choice does not possess an active Clearance, they will be required to apply for and obtain an Interim Secret Clearance prior to setting their start date. If the interim Secret clearance is not granted, then the offer will be rescinded.

Capped Budget relocation is available to the selected applicant if they are eligible per company policy - the amount will be discussed at the appropriate stage of the hiring process.

Required Skills:

- Experience working with Linux is a must to be able to perform in this role!
- 4 years minimum total professional experience as an IT professional.
- Experience with data storage and data backup technologies
- Security+ certification or willingness to obtain within 1 year of employment.

Desired Skills:

- Working knowledge of Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 2013/2016/2019 Server
- Working knowledge of other operating systems (e.g. Solaris, Windows)
- Working knowledge of virtual computing technologies
- Working knowledge of thin client technologies
- Strong leadership skills
- Strong troubleshooting skills
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Strong communication skills (both oral and written)
- Strong organizational skills
- Working knowledge of system update management WSUS, SCCM, Chef, Puppet
- Working knowledge of compliance assessment tools ACAS, Nessus, SPLUNK
- Working knowledge of unified OS account management technologies Centrify
- Good understanding of fundamental TCP/IP concepts
- Scripting / programming experience
- Strong understanding of fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts.
- Security+ Certification or willingness to obtain within 1 year of employment
- Must be able to obtain US DoD Secret Clearance

Required Education:

- BS/BA Science Degree in Computer Science or a related field; OR Significant directly applicable Engineering, Computer or Information Science applicable professional experience in lieu of a BS will be considered at the hiring manager's discretion.172668