Principal System Administrator (onsite)

Principal System Administrator (onsite) Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401 Date Posted: 2026-05-19 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-401 ~ 401 Jan Davis Dr NW ~ JAN DAVIS 401 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 Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineeringexpertiseto meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defendfreedomsand deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense Empowering a global business. Providing affordable solutions. Delivering competitive discriminators by unleashing deepexpertise. These are just some of the many ways the Digital Technology team at Raytheon Technologies creates success for our customers. Joining our team will allow you to collaborate with Raytheon organizations to enable business growth, speed, and agility through business innovation, technicalproficiency, and operational excellence. Our Digital Technology (DT) organization ensures that Raytheon teammates across the globecancommunicate, collaborate and innovate for customer success. We create leading-edge technology solutions to prevent security threats, secure the integrity of our systems and support IT infrastructures around the world. Principal System Administrator based inHuntsville, AL, internally known as Principal Analyst, Information Workplace Services collaborate and support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you can develop, implement, andmaintainsecure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems. Must be able to obtain a final U.S. government issued Secret S What You Will Do 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. Serve as a Principal Systems Administrator supporting Windows and Linux enterprise environments, responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting of Windows Server, Windows 11, RHEL 7/8/9, and virtualized infrastructure within a large-scale, mission-critical environment operating 24x7x365. Experience with Windows and Linux patching, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities, including STIG/EVAL STIG implementation, SCAP/ACAS support, log collection, and close coordination with Cyber Security teams tomaintaincontinuous compliance with DoD and regulatory requirements. Design, deploy, andmaintainvirtual infrastructure using VMwareESXiand vCenter, including VM lifecycle management, host upgrades, performance tuning, and support of critical production workloads. Engineer and sustain enterprise imaging, deployment, and automation solutions, including MECM/SCCM, PXE, Windows imaging, in-place OS upgrades, and scripted software deployment using PowerShell and automation frameworks. Administer and support core Windows services and integrations, including Active Directory, Group Policy, secure system configurations, certificate-based authentication, and customized user environments. Collaborate across Digital Technology, Engineering, Cyber Security,DevSecOps, Networking, Storage, and Tools teams to resolve complex infrastructure, integration, and compliance challenges, whileoperatingindependently with minimal oversight. Support both planned and emergent operational needs in a fully on-site DoD closed-area environment, including occasional after-hours support and up to 10% travel asrequiredto meet programobjectives. Work independently, prioritize competing demands, and execute with minimal direction in a fast-paced operational environment. Full time 100% onsite position. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience Experience administering and securing Windows and RHEL servers Experience with VMware virtualization Experience with securing system configurations, system hardening Experience with PowerShell scripting An active and in-scope Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required for consideration. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​ An active and in-scope Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required for consideration. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​​ Qualifications We Prefer Experience serving as a technical SME or primary point of contact for patching, vulnerability remediation, or compliance initiatives. Hands-on experience with MECM/SCCM, PXE boot services, OS imaging, and automated software deployment frameworks. Familiarity with NetApp storage and/or HPC environments. Experience with enterprise Windows services, including Active Directory, Group Policy, and identity integration. Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance tooling, such as ACAS, SCAP, Splunk, STIG Viewer, and audit support processes. Experience supporting or integrating withDevSecOpsenvironments, including Kubernetes, Rancher, and artifact repositories. Experience with SQL Server, including clustered configurations. Prior experience supporting DoD, defense, or highly regulated environments 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​ What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value:Safety,Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocationassistanceis available. Relocation assistance available, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements Learn More & Apply Now Please ensure the role type defined below isappropriate foryour needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms