Linux Systems Administrator (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2023-10-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HMD31: Annapolis, MD 2551 Riva Road , Annapolis, MD, 21401-7435 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Do you want to make your mark in the Aviation industry? Do you want to help release the next generation of products and services to advance the way we transmit millions of aviation data daily?

As a Linux System Administrator, you will be managing and developing systems on a global scale to help the Aviation industry move undisrupted. You will be responsible for the messaging data in transit to ensure the on-time arrival for you, your friends and families, and all passengers flying around the globe. The systems you will manage support over 1,500 aviation customers, transmitting over 75 million messages daily across the Aviation community. Are you ambitious and have the diverse technical background to contribute to this incredible mission?

When working at Collins Aerospace, you will work with a team where the mission is critical to keep the globe moving and doing that requires working with great minds and inputs is recognized. Your value proposition is career growth, and societal impact will bring personal achievement for work that matters.

What YOU will do:

• YOU will be responsible for sustaining and maintaining our core servers Linux within a Bare Metal infrastructure on-premises. On-site duties include racking devices, cabling, and deploying new systems in multiple data centers.

• YOU will help the team deploy and maintain the rollout of the next generation of products and services and transition customers to the new platforms.

• YOU will support the global data centers (installs, upgrades, configure, test, support system software, and security audits of hardware) and instill customer confidence in our products.

• YOU will monitor and respond to everyday issues and problems and contribute to Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and support the Software Development Team by administrating team tools and processes.

• YOU will keep up with the demands and tech debts of the existing infrastructure as we move to the new and advanced infrastructure.

What YOU will learn:

• YOU will deepen your knowledge and understanding of using Linux to deploy sophisticated COTS and Collins’ web-based applications and microservices.

• YOU will learn how aviation data moves behind all the airline ticketing and baggage check-in, how engines transition data to their services, how passenger information is transitioned across country borders, and overall how the aviation industry moves.

• YOU will gain insights into team dynamics and how to foster collaboration, trust, and effective communication within our teams.

• YOU will take flight to becoming a subject matter expert in Messaging Engineering with exposure to the variety of business and products in an ever-evolving field. We are growing, so can you.

Education & Experience:

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field or in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Skills You Must Have:

• Understanding of the Linux CLI, debugging tools, and network stack.

• Knowledge of core networking, subnetting, firewalls, and routing.

• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve system hardware, software, and connectivity issues.

• Ability to work independently in an international, cross-functional team environment, including occasional off-hours tasks and meetings.

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Skills We Value:

• Proficiency in configuration, troubleshooting, installation, operation, maintenance, and system administration of Multiple Linux distros such as RHEL and Ubuntu.

• Ability to create shell programs and utility scripts.

• Experience working with Configuration Management Systems (git in particular).

• Experience with storage appliances with a focus on NAS and ISCSI protocols.

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize workload, and successfully handle competing deadlines.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly