
Linux & Windows Administrator- Must have acitve TS/SCI Poly
Required skills
- TS/SCI with CI Poly
- U.S. citizenship
- Microsoft Windows
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux
- RHEL Server setup
- RHEL system security management
- data backup and restore
- Windows Desktop Operating System
- Windows Server OS
- NetApp
Nice to have
- data storage
- NAS
- SAN
- Ansible
- system automation
- VMware
Role summary
RTX is seeking Principal Linux & Windows System Administrators for an onsite position in El Segundo, CA. This role requires an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance and U.S. citizenship. The administrator will develop, implement, and maintain secure, cost-efficient IT environments for classified programs, collaborating with teams to define computing requirements and solve complex IT infrastructure problems. Responsibilities include providing IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment, troubleshooting technical issues, working with Cybersecurity professionals, and developing solutions and documentation. A Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of experience, are required.
Date Posted:
2026-09-10

Country:
United States of America

Location:
US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E01 ~ 2000 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E01

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 CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.
Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Principal Linux & Windows System Administrators, based in El Segundo, CA, infrastructure Workplace Services, collaborate with many teams to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you can develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems.
What You Will Do:
Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
Collaborate in a fast-paced environment, using troubleshooting skills to resolve complex technical issues, including hardware and OS integration, while adapting to evolving challenges as part of a team.
Working with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
Develop solutions and documentation about a variety of technical problems.
Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification)
Participate in team collaboration, Manage virtualized environments
Full-time 100% Onsite position
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience
Must have an active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI Poly clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Experience systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and RedHat Enterprise Linux environment.
Experience with RHEL Server setup, RHEL system security management, perform data backup and restore.
Experience Windows Desktop Operating System (OS) and Windows Server OS
Experience with Net App
Qualifications We Prefer:
Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
Familiarity with Ansible and system automation
Experience with Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
Experience with VMware administration including ESXi hypervisors and VSphere management interface.
Microsoft Windows Active Directory Services administration and support (e.g. user and computer objects administration, Group Policy).
Experience with supporting desktop / workstation hardware.
Experience with backup technologies such as tape libraries and backup software (NetBackup or the like).
Experience with an IT incident/service request system.
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.
Relocation Eligibility
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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.
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