Senior Principal System Administrator

About the Role

Day-to-day responsibilities will include managing and configuring servers, workstations, and storage arrays, as well as setting up and managing VMware hosts, clusters, virtual servers, and networking. The ability to work independently and as part of a team, supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development, is crucial. Given the nature of RTX's work, candidates must be U.S. citizens eligible for a security clearance.

What You Will Do

• Utilize knowledge of system and service integration to manage authentication protocols, patch management, network segregation, and vulnerability management.
• Troubleshoot networking issues, including subnetting, site-to-site VPNs, and firewalls.
• Configure and manage servers, workstations, and storage arrays.
• Set up and manage VMware hosts, clusters, virtual servers, and networking.
• Experience managing Windows Active Directory, including users, service accounts, groups, computer objects, and policies.
• Implement Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements.
• Use Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.
• Apply experience with VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
• Support engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Implement scripting for automation and efficiency.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience with Windows and/or Linux Server Operating Systems.
• Troubleshooting skills for networking issues.
• Experience configuring servers, workstations, and storage arrays.
• Knowledge of setting up and managing VMware hosts, clusters, virtual servers, and networking.
• Experience with Windows Active Directory management.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification.
• Operating System Certification.
• Experience with DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
• Understanding of Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.
• Experience with VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, and/or Exchange.
• Scripting experience for automation.
• Knowledge of cloud computing platforms.
• Experience with agile project management methodologies.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee scholar program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off.
• Holidays.

• Ensure you have an active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance before applying.
• Highlight your experience with system integration, networking, and security in your resume and cover letter.
• Prepare examples of times when you had to troubleshoot complex networking issues or manage system integration projects.
• Familiarize yourself with RTX's technology stack and be ready to discuss how your skills align with their systems.
• Consider obtaining CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification to enhance your application.
• Practice discussing your experience with Windows Active Directory and VMware management.
• Be prepared to discuss your understanding of cybersecurity frameworks and how you apply them in your work.