Raytheon Technologies

1st Shift System Administrator

Raytheon Technologies • $86K — $165K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree with 2 years of experience.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government security clearance required at start date.
  • Security+ certification is mandatory.
  • Experience with Linux systems administration needed.
  • Familiarity in the Intelligence Community (IC) is essential.
  • Experience with geographically separated operations is preferred.
  • Proficiency with technologies such as LDAP, NFS, TCP/IP, Splunk, and SQL.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure maximum system availability of critical infrastructure.
  • Conduct system updates and upgrades as per engineering guidelines.
  • Perform system administration tasks effectively.
  • Manage VM-based services for operational success.
  • Develop and modify technical documentation as required.
  • Track and report on lessons learned and operational metrics.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered.
  • Life insurance and short-term/long-term disability coverage available.
  • 401(k) matching to support retirement savings.
  • Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenditures.
  • Flexible work schedules to enhance work-life balance.
  • Employee assistance programs available for personal support.
  • Educational assistance through Employee Scholar Program.
Full Job Description

Date Posted:

2026-09-25

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 1

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 for Mon-Fri 6:00am-2:00pm plus on-call one weekend per month.

 

What You Will Do


  • Ensure 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 Have


  • Typically 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 Prefer


  • Ability to work in an operational environment with attention to detail.
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux Certifications:  RHCT or RHSA.
  • 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 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.


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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

 

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.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Solipsys, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Raytheon Company, is an industry leader in the development of integrated Command and Control (C2) Network-Centric solutions for the Domestic and International DoD and Homeland Security. Through proven systems and software engineering practices, built on the invention and application of innovative technologies, they deliver the C2 infrastructure necessary to effectively control security/military forces in any environment. Their reliable solutions assure information superiority, increased shared awareness, deep sensor reach, aircraft control, air defense, disaster management, and time-critical decision making.

Raytheon Technologies Careers

Join the innovative world of Raytheon Technologies, a leader in aerospace and defense, where we offer unparalleled job opportunities in an environment that champions diversity, leadership, and professional growth.

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At Raytheon Technologies, you’ll be part of a company that values innovation and leadership. Our team is dedicated to solving some of the most complex challenges in aerospace and defense, making significant impacts worldwide. With a culture that fosters diversity and inclusion, you will collaborate with some of the brightest minds in the industry.

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Whether you’re starting your career or looking to advance, Raytheon Technologies offers a range of employment and internship opportunities that can help you achieve your professional goals. Our internships provide a solid foundation of skills and experiences, while our full-time positions offer a path to personal and professional growth within the company.

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