Principal Linux System Administrator

RTX RTX · Aerospace · woburn, MA +1 · Digital Technology

This role is for a Principal Linux System Administrator at RTX, responsible for IT systems administration in a Redhat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows, and VMWare environment. The position requires a strong understanding of Windows Server and Linux fundamentals, experience with data backup, and collaboration with cybersecurity professionals. A transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is mandatory. The role also requires obtaining DoDD 8140 / 8570 Certification within 6 months.

What you'd actually do

  1. Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Redhat Enterprise Linux, Microsoft Windows and VMWare environment.
  2. Provide daily checks in multiple data centers.
  3. Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals and Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods
  4. Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware operating systems (OS) and program specific software.
  5. Experience data backup uses and technologies. Install and help configure software applications requested by end users.

Skills

Required

  • Redhat Enterprise Linux
  • Microsoft Windows
  • VMware
  • Active Directory
  • DNS
  • DHCP
  • server replication
  • data backup
  • software installation
  • software configuration
  • troubleshooting
  • IT systems administration
  • Windows Server internals
  • Linux fundamentals

Nice to have

  • CompTIA Security+ CE
  • Operating System Certification
  • NISPOM
  • JAFAN
  • JSIG
  • DFARS
  • DoD/RMF
  • data storage
  • NAS
  • SAN
  • Information Technology project lifecycle management
  • VMware vCenter
  • vSphere
  • ESX
  • virtual computing
  • software development support
  • simulations support
  • hardware development support
  • Microsoft WSUS
  • MECM
  • Exchange
  • High Performance Computing (HPC)
  • Linux environment
  • Scripting Experience

What the JD emphasized

  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
  • U.S. citizenship is required
  • 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.
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
  • Must have experience with Active Directory, VMware, Administration, backup and recovery.