Network Administrator, Senior Analyst, Tucson, AZ ONSITE

Location: Tucson, AZ – Onsite at our facilities in classified computing areas. Relocation support available for qualifying candidates.

This position requires an active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required.

About the Role

Join this high-impact team as a Network Administrator to ensure the smooth operation of classified network infrastructure at Raytheon/RTX locations. The role involves installation, maintenance, support, and monitoring of network infrastructure in proprietary program areas, many of which require Special Access (SAP or Special Access Programs).

Responsibilities

• Maintains smooth operation of voice and data networks.
• Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and performs installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication networks.
• Develops technical expertise in voice and data network hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, and encryptors.
• Works with network management software platforms.
• Proposes solutions to management to ensure communications requirements align with future needs, optimizing cost savings and redundancy while maintaining required network uptime.
• Prepares or ensures appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions and technical diagrams. Develops documentation where none exists.
• Provides regular monitoring and network analysis for short- and long-range planning of in-house systems.
• Assists with coordination of third-party maintenance for network equipment or vendor support.
• Available to work outside normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
• Works with general supervision and follows established procedures.

What You Will Learn

• Apply Network Engineering skills to defense-oriented programs.
• Obtain Security+ certification within 6 months and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) within a year (highly desired).

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and/or intrusion detection systems, including software upgrades.
• Active and transferable U.S. government-issued Secret security clearance required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Cisco ISE experience with 802.1X, SolarWinds, and setting up client-server environments for government networks.
• Experience with current cabling and fiber standards.
• Experience with access control lists, security posture, and vendor best practices.
• Experience with Visio diagramming and design capabilities.
• 1-2 years of experience with network management software.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically as needed.
• Knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting of encryption devices.
• Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communications.
• Experience with platforms such as IP telephony, NTP servers, GemOne, and SolarWinds.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Experience with classified computing, STIG compliance, and network refreshes.
• Current DoD Top Secret level security clearance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and 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.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreements).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD. The range is a good-faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including role, function, responsibilities, work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.