Sr. Principle Windows Systems Administrator

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Sr Principal System Administrator (SME)- 01735931 Sr. Principal Windows Systems Administrator- Marlborough, MA Location

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. 

Sr Principal System Administrator (SME) in infrastructure Workplace Services, collaborate with a diverse team to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are able to 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:

• As a Windows Subject Matter Expert (SME), possessing in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Windows environments, with extensive experience in designing, implementing, troubleshooting, and maintaining Windows Server, Desktop, and Virtual OSs on a large-scale enterprise network whose systems are operational 24x7x365.
• You will have a deep understanding and proficiency of Windows 10/11, Windows Server 2019/2022, Active Directory Domain Services, Group Policy and integrated services.
• Play a crucial role in building, hardening, and sustaining the reliability and security of the Windows-based server and desktop infrastructures and virtual environments.
• Collaborate and partner across Digital Technology and program(s), to deliver cost effective software and hardware solutions that meet current and future needs while following industry best practices.
• Integrate and partner with customer(s), engineers, storage architects, system administrators, network engineering, tools and high-performance computing teams to solve complex infrastructure problems.
• Assure a high level of reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management and a deep understanding of Windows performance requirements.
• Monitor and maintain the entire system lifecycle to include hardware and software refreshes and updates, licensing, and maintenance/support agreements while taking a leadership role in efforts to budget, order, and implement replacements.
• Develop and maintain technical and operational documentation (including procedures) to continually improve Windows infrastructure and services.
• Ensure compliance with security requirements (DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
• Respond to service and support requests from users, ensuring all work is tracked and documented while delivering world class customer service.
• Attend and/or lead regularly scheduled meetings to foster a high level of collaboration, while creating, delivering, and briefing updates and status reports to Digital Technology and Program leadership as necessary.
• Assist in developing the overall performance, capability and success of other system administrators through mentoring and knowledge sharing, and detailed documentation.
• Work full time in an on-site position, inside a closed area.
• Support occasional efforts (planned and unplanned) that may require work beyond and outside standard work hours.
• Up to 10 travel
• Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ or equivalent certification) within 6 months of start date

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires bachelor’s degree and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• Experience with Microsoft Windows
• Experience with Active Directory design and implementation
• Experience managing Users and Groups, including permissions to ensure secure and efficient access to network resources. 
• Experience with secure system configurations, application settings, and user experiences across the network.
• Experience with troubleshooting DT issues

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing backup and recovery
• Subject matter expert implementing Security and Compliance controls to protect against unauthorized access and ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
• Advanced technical writing skills to include creating a comprehensive knowledge base for Active Directory configurations, policies, and procedures.

• Strong leadership, teamwork, communication (written and oral), collaboration, and organizational skills
• Extensive experience managing ADDS, DFS, WDS, WSUS, MECM/SCCM, MDT, PXE, PKI, and Kerberos.
• Experience with Linux and Windows integration tools (Centrify, Samba, SSSD, NIS).
• Experience with virtualization, VMWare vCenter, vSphere, Horizon, and ESXi and/or other virtual computing methods.
• Experience with compliance assessment, vulnerability, and auditing tools (ACAS, Splunk, Nessus, SCAP, STIG, Ivanti).
• Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.
• Experience with monitoring tools (Nagios, SolarWinds).
• Experience with Microsoft IIS, SQL, Skype, and Exchange.
• Experience with cloud, hybrid-cloud, and cloud solution technologies.
• Experience with High Performance Computing (HPC).
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, Perl, Bash, Python, and C Languages).
• Experience with automation tools/frameworks (Terraform, Ansible, Chef, GitLab, Gitlab Runner).
• Experience with developer tools (Git, Artifactory, Bitbucket, CI/CD tools, Jira).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Docker Desktop, Kubernetes, PODMAN Desktop).
• Experience with Agile methodologies (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban).
• Strong understanding of networking concepts.
• Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
• Experience with using Information Technology in both the project and software development lifecycle management processes.

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

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
• We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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