Windows System Administrator

Windows System Administrator

Raytheon has an available position for an experienced Windows System Administrator who will work in a highly collaborative, multi-platform and multi–disciplined environment. The System Administrator must possess a secret security clearance as they will be responsible for administering systems that contain classified data.

The candidate is responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to 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.

What You Will Do:

• Manage hardware and software by analyzing, diagnosing, and troubleshooting technical issues in a Microsoft and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Partner with Cybersecurity Specialists to update and maintain security standards, including recurring hardware and software security updates.
• Administer system backups, diagnose and remediate technical issues.
• Collaborate, align, and execute cross-team projects and activities as directed.
• Provide timely technical assistance to users and excellent customer care.
• Configure new systems including hardening security settings and testing.
• Apply best practices to manage physical and virtual servers, storage, and backups.
• Identify, analyze and remediate technical challenges
• This is a Full-Time and 100% Onsite position, with periodic work effort that extends beyond standard work hours.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years 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 supporting Microsoft Windows and/or Linux desktops; including working knowledge deploying workstation hardware, software, system hardening, testing, and migrating end-user data.
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with configuring, deploying, managing, and supporting workstation hardware and software, including cloning and hardening techniques.
• Experience with installing, updating, and managing security tools and dashboards.
• Experience with patch management software and adhere to compliance standards.
• Experience with Windows command line and related utilities.
• Working knowledge of servers, backup systems, and storage platforms.
• Experience building, configuring and deploying physical and virtual servers.
• Automation experience such as Ansible and scripting.
• Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services administration and support (e.g. user and computer object administration, Group Policy).
• Experience with network services as related to the Microsoft Windows environment (e.g. DC, DNS, DHCP, etc.).
• Experience with IT incident/service desk request systems.
• Experience planning and executing tasks independently, and across teams.
• Current Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification).

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.

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