Date Posted: 2025-08-07
Country: United States of America
Location: MA101: Andover MA 350 Lowell St Essex 350 Lowell Street Essex, Andover, MA, 01810 USA
Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance: DoD Clearance: Secret
Skillbridge Principal System Administrator Intern - Andover, MA- will sposnor a clearance At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Principal System Administrator in Program Digital Services, collaborate with many teams to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you can develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified 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.
To be eligible for a SkillBridge Fellowship, you must meet the following requirements: - Must be eligible to participate in Fellowship per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
- Must be projected to receive an honorable discharge from the military.
- Must have all TAP and transition requirements completed prior to the start date.
- Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or O4+ in the chain of command.
- Must be located within a commutable distance or willing/approved to relocate to the job location.
What You Will Do :
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) with deep knowledge of at least one OS (Windows, Linux, etc.) to extensively design, implement, troubleshoot, and maintain both Linux and Windows Servers, Desktops, and the Virtual Environment of a large-scale enterprise network operating 24x7x365.
- Collaborate effectively with many teams, including engineers, software developers, systems administration, storage, networking, tools, and high-performance computing teams, to resolve complex infrastructure and integration challenges.
- Ensure strict alignment with relevant regulatory and cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework) in close partnership with cybersecurity teams to consistently maintain continuous compliance.
- Operate in a fast-paced, fully on-site role within a DoD closed area, providing critical support for mission-critical systems and environments that demand near 24x7x365 uptime.
- Provide comprehensive support for both planned and emergent tasks, which may include occasional responsibilities outside of standard working hours and travel up to 10% as required to support program objectives.
- Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification) within 6 months of the start date.
- Up to 5% travel and must have Interim clearance to set a start date.
Qualifications You Must Have: - Typically requires a bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree and 3 years of direct experience.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date is required. Must have Interim clearance to set a start date. (US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for security clearance).
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Server & Desktop OSs or Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and experience with ESXi and VMWare virtualization technologies.
- Experience with secure system configurations, system hardening, application settings, and configuring customized user experiences.
Qualifications We Prefer: - Strong leadership, teamwork, communication (written and oral), collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Experience with ADDS, DFS, WDS, WSUS, MECM/SCCM, MDT, PXE, PKI, Group Policy, Kerberos, Microsoft IIS, SQL, Skype, and Exchange.
- Experience with Linux and Windows integration tools (Centrify, Samba, SSSD, NIS), and with virtualization technologies including VMWare vCenter, vSphere, Horizon, ESXi, and/or other virtual computing methods.
- Experience with monitoring and compliance assessment tools, vulnerability scanning, and auditing tools (ACAS, Splunk, Nessus, SCAP, STIG, Ivanti, Nagios, SolarWinds), and familiarity with security frameworks (CMMC, NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF).
- Experience with scripting languages (PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, and C Languages) and a strong understanding of networking concepts.
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.
Additional Information: This position is 100% Onsite role.
#Skillbridge RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonic, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.
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