Sr Windows Systems Administrator

Date Posted:

2025-01-21

Country:

United States of America

Location:

TX190: 2501 West University, McKinney 2501 West University , McKinney, TX, 75070 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.   

What You Will Do:

• As a Windows Subject Matter Expert (SME), possess in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, with extensive experience in designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Windows Server, Desktop, and Virtual OSs on a large-scale enterprise network whose systems are operational 24x7x365.

• You will have a deep understanding and proficiency of Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Domain Controllers, Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy and integrated services leveraging best practices of Windows platforms and products.

• Play a crucial role in building, hardening, and sustaining the reliability and security of the Windows-based server and desktop infrastructures and virtual environments.

• Collaborate and partner across Digital Technology and program(s), to deliver cost effective software and hardware solutions that meet current and future needs while following industry best practices.

• Integrate and partner with customer(s), engineers, storage architects, system administrators, network engineering, tools and high-performance computing teams to solve complex infrastructure problems.

• Ensure compliance with security requirements (DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Frameworks).

• Support occasional efforts (planned and unplanned) that may require work beyond and outside standard work hours.

• Potential for up to 10% travel

• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.

• Full time 100% Onsite position.

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 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. 

• Experience with some but not limited to, the following technologies:  Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, AWS, MySQL, and prior Windows administration, backup and

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF and handling classified information.

• Experience in the following areas: patch management, High Performance Computing, OS Upgrades, computer security, system monitoring and logging and Storage Area Network (SAN) and Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems.

• Experience leading  and mentoring junior administrators.

• Industry certifications including but not limited to: Security +, CISSP, ITIL, ISC2, PMP etc.

• High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.

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

• Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.

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.

Relocation Eligibility

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RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 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 candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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