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Senior Systems Administrator

RTX Corporation

tewksbury, MAJob$69–131K/yrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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Compensation
$69–131K/yr
Location
tewksbury, MA
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DoDD 8140/8570 Certification Or EquivalentSecret clearance

Job overview

The Senior Systems Administrator supports Raytheon Collateral Programs in Tewksbury, Massachusetts, maintaining and troubleshooting systems in a 24x7 environment. The role involves resolving complex hardware and operating-system issues, coordinating with cybersecurity professionals, and providing documentation and training on advanced IT processes. It requires an active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship, with occasional after-hours maintenance and on-call support.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

TroubleshootingHardware IntegrationOperating SystemsVMware vCenterVMware vSphereVMware ESXVirtual ComputingNISPOMJAFANJSIGDFARSDoD RMFData StorageNASSANActive DirectoryVMware AdministrationBackup and RecoveryIndependent WorkProblem TroubleshootingLift 35 Pounds

Qualifications

University Degree or Equivalent Experience2 Years Relevant ExperienceAdvanced Degree in Related FieldActive Secret Security ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipDoDD 8140/8570 Certification or EquivalentOperating System Certification

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB2 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ SUDBURY BLDG, Tewksbury Tb2 200 Sudbury

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At 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 freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At RTX, the world 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.

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.

Raytheon Digital Technology is an organization that delivers for all of those who defend us by distributing capabilities, solutions, and processes to ensure alignment around program priorities supporting program execution. We support critical programs with unclassified, classified, and proprietary information system capabilities and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex digital infrastructure problems.

To achieve the mission of our customers, we strive to empower people with authority and responsibility and provide access to tools and resources that enable each employee to continuously improve their technical and leadership competencies while achieving professional and personal goals.

What You Will Do:

  • You will be supporting Raytheon Collateral Programs as a Senior System Administrator, based in Tewksbury, MA.

  • Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment.

  • Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical problems of a moderate to high scope and complexity to include the integration of hardware and operating systems (OS).

  • Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.

  • Provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.

  • Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.

  • Must be able to support occasional after-hour maintenance and on-call support and must be able to lift to 35 pounds in support of hardware installations.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) certification and an Operating System Certification.

  • Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.

  • Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.

  • Experience with Active Directory, VMware, administration, backup and recovery.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and troubleshoot problems with efficiency.

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.

Learn More & Apply Now!

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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms

Raytheon Technologies 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.

How this job compares

Set against the 2,470 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$69–131K/yr
  • Massachusetts median$87–135K/yr36 salary ranges
  • US median$95–150K/yr1,507 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $100K, is 17% below the Massachusetts median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Massachusetts.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 60 open Systems Administrator jobs in Massachusetts and 2,470 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Massachusetts
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 2,066 postings).
Education
362 of the 2,470 open Systems Administrator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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