Weekend Daytime System Administrator

Job ID: 01883694Posted: Posted TodayStart Date: 2026-10-20Location: US-VA-SPRINGFIELD-7500-CUST ~ 7500 Geoint Dr ~ GEOINT (External Site)Country: United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeDate Posted:2026-10-20 Country:United States of America Location:US-VA-SPRINGFIELD-7500-CUST ~ 7500 Geoint Dr ~ GEOINT (External Site) 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: TS/SCI with Poly - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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.Raytheon seeks a Systems Administrator to join a high-performing team at the heart of an important US government function which helps the nation meet its national security strategy. This is for an on-site system administrator sustaining and maintaining a VM-based data system supporting a high visibility system critical to this agency’s day-to-day and contingency operations. This architecturally complex, multi-networked system has many users who demand quick troubleshooting, active workflow management, and restoral operations as needed.The selected candidate will work an Operations and Sustainment team, embedded on-site, with customer presence, for a system considered mission critical by the customer. The system is responsible for successful 24x7x365 operations of the ASP side of the system, with very detailed assistance to the ISP part of the system. This position operates at a customer facility in Springfield, VA, and will coordinate with another team in St Louis, MO. This position is 6am-6pm Saturday and Sunday, with 2 daytime 8 hours shifts during the weekWhat You Will DoEnsure maximum system availability.Follow engineering instructions to conduct system updates/upgrades in coordination with the ISP and the support factory.System administration functions.Conduct VM-based services to ensure system operation.Support development/modification of technical documentation.Complete and track lessons learned and metrics.Qualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience.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+ certification.System administration experience across Linux systems.Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC).Experience working with dislocated or geographically separated operations.Experience with (and/or) LDAP, NFS, TCP/IP, Splunk, Grafana, and NIS/NIS+.Experience in issuing and managing PKI Certifications.Experience with (and/or) SQL, C++ and Java.Qualifications We PreferAbility to work in an operational environment with attention to detail.Red Hat Enterprise Linux Certifications: RHCT or RHSA.Security+ DoD 8570 certification or higher.Good communication and organizational skills.Ability to contribute to technical documentation.Comfortable performing duties collocated with the customer and other operations center residents.Proven ability in strong customer support.What We OfferOur 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.Not relocation eligible.Eligible for employee referral.This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSACAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: 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. 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