Lead Server Administrator

Date Posted:

2024-05-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About US:

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.  

Job Summary:

The candidate is responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Windows/Linux infrastructure for classified programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, server management (software and hardware); storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; data backup and restoration; software and license configuration; and workstation support.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment. 

• Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods. 

• Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.  Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).

• Understanding of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.  Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned. 

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

• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.

Basic Qualifications:

• Typically, requires a Bachelor’s in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of 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 of, but not limited to, the following technologies:  Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, BackupExec, NetBackup, prior systems administration and networking administration experience, Windows or Linux administration, backup, and recovery enterprise suites.

• Experience with Server architectures and troubleshooting methods and be able to assist in developing solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.

• Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, Windows desktops (Windows XP, 7, 10), Splunk and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DoD TS clearance, or the ability to obtain one. 

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

• Direct working experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.

• In-depth working experience in Windows Server

• Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.

• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.

• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, and/or Exchange

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

• Scripting Experience.

What We Offer:

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer an extensive total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the outstanding benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and children/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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