Linux System Administrator - Remote with Shipboard Rotation

Date Posted:

2025-04-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts

Position Role Type:

Remote

Raytheon is currently seeking a Linux System Administrator to support the Sea Based X-Band Radar, (XBR) program.  The team is composed of an energetic multi-disciplinary group of 25 field engineers working collaboratively with internal and external customers and programs.  The mission provides cutting-edge missile defense radar system capabilities to our nation’s warfighters around the world, and around the clock.  This team is deployed at undisclosed locations on an ocean-going vessel providing direct support to ensure the warfighter has the most reliable data to meet the challenges our nation faces. 

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Work aboard the vessel for approximately (3) 70-day rotations per year, each followed by extended home leaves.
• Ability to live and work with others in close quarters for long durations at sea.
• Exposure to heights will be required when being transported on and off the vessel and the ideal candidate will not be hindered by motion sickness.
• Evaluates, recommends, installs, and supports the radar’s local area network (LAN) hardware and software. 
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, switches, firewalls, computer systems, etc. 
• Archives data, transfers archived data off the marine vessel and perform configuration management of system software. 
• Manages user accounts and system security settings. 
• Supports mission operations staff and works closely with data processor and signal processor system engineers. 
• This position will perform other duties as assigned by the operations lead in support of the mission. 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Active and transferrable SECRET Security Clearance.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
• Successfully pass an annual mariner physical examination. 
• Experience with computer systems administration, maintenance, and fault isolation/troubleshooting in a networked or standalone environment to include:
  • Computing hardware and operating systems installation, (including cabling and peripherals).
  • NetApp NAS filters and clustered Data ONTAP (cDOT).
  • Microsoft Windows Server including DNS, Active Directory, and Group Policy.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with UNIX to include the ability to write and understand Perl and shell scripts and good troubleshooting skills.
• Red Hat RHCSA certifications.
• ACAS and HBSS administration and maintenance experience.
• System software and hardware to include operating systems experience, (Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, NetApp Clustered Data ONTAP and Cisco IOS) and diagnostics. 
• VMware vSphere administration and maintenance experience.
• RSA SecurID administration experience.
• Experience with Forcepoint Firewalls.
• Installation and configuration of NetBackup.
• Familiarity with DoD DIACAP and/or RMF cyber-security risk management.

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.
• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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 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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