Senior Principal Systems Administrator

Date Posted:

2025-06-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA602: Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01, Goleta, CA, 93117 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: Top 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

• We are seeking an experienced System Administrator that will be working in a highly collaborative, multi-platform and multi–disciplined environment.  

• The candidate will provide technical guidance and mentorship to multiple teams.

• Work closely with Program and Project management.

• Experience provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Linux / MS Windows 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.

• Experience with troubleshooting, patching, and support Linux Systems.

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

• Experience with 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).

• Experience with 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.

• 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 Top 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.

• SME level experience with some of, but not limited to, the following technologies:  Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, BackupExec, NetBackup, NETAPP, networking administration experience, Windows or Linux administration, backup, and recovery enterprise suites.

Qualifications We Prefer:

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

• Experience in DevSecOps, containerization, Kubernetes

• Experience in use and configuration of SSSD or Delinea.

• Experience with TOP /ESXTOP

• Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, VDI and ESXi

•  and/or other virtual computing methods.

• Scripting/ automation PowerShell, Bash

• 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.

• 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/