Windows Systems Administrator

Date Posted:

2025-08-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

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:

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows environment.

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

• Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.  Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.

• Monitor trouble ticket system, troubleshoot and resolve issues

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

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

• 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.

• CompTIA Security+ certification or other industry-recognized certifications relevant to a Windows System Administrator or ability to acquire within six months of hiring

• Experience with Windows architecture, deployment, administration, networking, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting

• Experience with but not limited too infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity

• Experience with application installation and multi-server environment/deployment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with managing Microsoft WSUS, Exchange, and Skype

• Experience with security infrastructure products and capabilities (e.g. Symantec, Splunk, Tenable Nessus)

• Experience with Databases ( MSSQL, MariaDB )

• Experience with Backup Software ( BackupExec )

• Scripting Experience ( PowerShell, Ansible )

• Experience with using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes. 

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

• Experience with NetApp, Solarwinds, Chocolatey, and PDQ

• Experience with Windows Server internals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.

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

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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 c