
Senior System Administrator
mckinney, TXFull-time$69–131K/yrPosted 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago
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RTX seeks a Senior System Administrator to support Linux and Windows infrastructure for classified programs at its McKinney, Texas site. The role covers systems administration, engineering software installation and support, server and storage management, authentication, backup and recovery, and workstation support. The administrator will collaborate with cybersecurity, network engineering, and program stakeholders, and must hold an active Secret clearance and be a U.S. citizen.
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Date Posted:
2026-10-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG
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
Job Description
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:
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Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous RedHat Enterprise/Microsoft Windows and environment.
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Participate in all phases of Engineering software installation and support, with emphasis on testing, documentation, and acceptance phases.
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Collaborate with System Admins, Cyber Security professionals, Network Engineering and Program Stakeholders.
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Apply understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
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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).
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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.
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Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements and provide documentation on advanced IT processes and procedures and other tasks as assigned.
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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.
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Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours
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Full time 100% Onsite position
Qualifications You Must Have:
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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.
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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.
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Experience with some of, but not limited to, the following technologies: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, BackupExec, NetBackup, prior systems administration experience, Windows or Linux administration, Backup and Recovery enterprise suites.
Qualifications We Prefer:
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Experience with Server architectures and/or troubleshooting methods and ability to assist in developing solutions and documentation to a variety of technical problems.
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Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, Linux Desktops, Windows desktops (Windows 10, 11), Splunk and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
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Scripting/ automation PowerShell, Bash experience.
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Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) and an Operating System Certification.
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Direct working experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF.
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Experience in RedHat Enterprise Linux.
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Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions.
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Experience supporting engineers in software, simulations, and hardware development.
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Experience with Microsoft WSUS, SCCM, and/or Exchange
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Experience using VMWare vCenter, vSphere, and ESX and/or other virtual computing methods.
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High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment.
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.
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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 682 open System Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 4, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$69–131K/yr
- US median$96–140K/yr435 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $100K, is 19% below the US median midpoint ($124K) — in the middle half of System Administrator salary ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 50 open System Administrator jobs in Texas and 682 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- BEAT LLC6 open
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- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four System Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 530 postings).
- Education
- 193 of the 682 open System Administrator jobs (28%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 4, 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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