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Senior System Administrator

RTX Corporation

plano, TXFull-time$76–144K/yrPosted 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$76–144K/yr
Location
plano, TX
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CompTIA Security+ CE Or Equivalent, requiredTop Secret clearance, required

Job overview

RTX seeks a Senior System Administrator to support classified programs in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment. The role covers systems administration, server and storage management, authentication, backups, workstation support, and troubleshooting. It is a full-time, 100% onsite position in Plano, Texas, with occasional work beyond standard hours and travel up to 5%. U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret clearance are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Windows, requiredLinux, requiredActive Directory, requiredVMware vCenter, requiredvSphere, requiredWindows Server, nice to haveNISPOM, nice to haveJAFAN, nice to haveJSIG, nice to haveDFARS, nice to haveDoD RMF, nice to haveOpenShift, nice to haveKubernetes, nice to haveDocker, nice to haveTanzu, nice to haveRancher, nice to haveData Storage, nice to haveNAS, nice to haveSAN, nice to haveIT Project Lifecycle Management, nice to haveVMware ESX, nice to haveSoftware Development Support, nice to haveSimulation Development Support, nice to haveHardware Development Support, nice to haveMicrosoft WSUS, nice to haveSMECP, nice to haveExchange, nice to haveHigh Performance Computing, nice to haveScripting, nice to have

Qualifications

University Degree or Equivalent Experience, required2+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredAdvanced Degree in Related Field, requiredTop Secret Security Clearance, requiredU.S. Citizenship, requiredCompTIA Security+ CE or Equivalent, requiredOperating System Certification, nice to have

Benefits

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

Full job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-PLANO-465 ~ 465 Independence Pkwy ~ INDEPENDENCE

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Top Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after 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.

What You Will Do:

  • Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.

  • Responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, server management (software and hardware); storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; data backup and restoration; software and license configuration; and workstation support.

  • Apply understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.

  • Working 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).

  • Understanding data RAID, data backup uses and technologies.

  • Install and configure software applications requested by end users.

  • Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation and training on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.

  • 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.

  • Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to deal with a variety of technical problems.

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

  • Travel required up to 5%

  • Full time 100% Onsite position

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.

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

  • Must have Windows and/or Linux experience.

  • Experience in one of the following: Active Directory, VMware vCenter, vSphere.

Qualifications We Prefer:

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

  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued top security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

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

  • In-depth working experience in Windows Server.

  • Experience with Containerization Technologies such as OpenShift, Kubernetes, Docker, Tanzu, and Rancher.

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

  • Experience with using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.

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

  • Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.

  • Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SMECP, and/or Exchange.

  • High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.

  • Scripting Experience.

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 75,800 USD - 144,200 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 2,498 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$76–144K/yr
  • Texas median$87–131K/yr59 salary ranges
  • US median$94–147K/yr1,551 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is 4% below the Texas median midpoint ($115K) — in the middle half of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Texas.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 146 open Systems Administrator jobs in Texas and 2,498 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Texas
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 2,076 postings).
Education
358 of the 2,498 open Systems Administrator jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 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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