Principal Systems Administrator-Will sponsor a clearance

Date Posted: 2026-08-19 | Location: Andover, MA (350 Lowell St, AN1 ESSEX BLDG) | Onsite role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Ability to obtain interim clearance is also required.

About the Role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to solve the world’s most complex problems. With market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunities no one else can. Raytheon brings over 100 years of engineering expertise to deliver solutions that defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

Responsibilities

• Manage and optimize Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux infrastructure, ensuring reliable and secure IT operations.
• Act as a senior technical resource for the team to maintain confidentiality, integrity, and availability of assigned IT systems and applications.
• Collaborate across Digital Technology, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Networking, Storage, and Tools teams to resolve complex infrastructure, integration, and compliance challenges while operating independently with minimal oversight.
• Partner with Cybersecurity teams to maintain compliance with security requirements and provide documentation, training, and guidance on advanced IT processes and procedures.
• Lead and contribute to technical meetings with internal teams and program stakeholders, providing technical guidance and best practices to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop, document, and enforce system administration processes, standards, and best practices.
• Participate in Change Request reviews and serve on Change Management Boards at various program levels.
• Obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) within a reasonable timeframe.
• Support 24x7 operational systems, which may occasionally require work beyond standard hours.
• Travel to other U.S. domestic locations may be required as business needs dictate (up to 10% per year).

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience administering Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with any of the following technologies: Active Directory, VMware, Network administration, NetApp administration.
• Scripting/coding proficiency (Python, Go, PowerShell, Bash).
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience working with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, and/or DoD/RMF guidelines.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and drive change with peers and leaders across the organization.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short/long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program (education support).
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (eligibility dependent on role level and collective-bargaining status).
• Relocation assistance available for eligible candidates.

Pay

The salary range for this role is $86,800 – $165,200 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.