RHEL System Administrator III

Date Posted:
2025-04-02
Country:
United States of America
Location:
VA301: 2 Relay Road, Chesapeake 2 Relay Road Bldg 344, Chesapeake, VA, 23322 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

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.

This job opportunity is for the ROTHR System Administrator position at the Raytheon, ROTHR Chesapeake, Virginia facility.

What you will do:

The Administrator is responsible for the local DoD Mission network servers and workstations in accordance with the authoritative USG requirements documents including (but not limited to): DISA STIGS, DD254, SCGs, CND Directives, OPORDS, etc. The selected candidate will be responsible for day-to-day operation and sustainment of the Mission systems to include (but not limited to):

• Administer all ROTHR Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and workstations, ACAS and Nessus servers, and VMware ESXi servers Complete STIG checklists for: Servers (DC & MS), OS DNS, Active Directory Forest/Domain, RHEL / Microsoft Office Products, Browser Applications, and Adobe
• Configure servers, workstations IAW STIGs and ensure products are in use with the latest version and supported
• Ensure anti-virus software is up to date and have the latest virus definition files IAW CND Directives and STIGs
• Provide IT expertese for configuration changes affecting the systems/enclave, notify ISSM/ISSO of any configuration changes, and bring before CCB for oversight before implementation
• Provide software patching for all servers and workstations (RHEL, Microsoft, Java, Adobe, etc.) Review scan results from ACAS and Tanium scans that pertain to servers and workstations
• Remediate CAT I/ CAT II/ CAT III findings associated with scans of servers and workstations Coordinate with ISSO/ISSM to update POA&M and reflect open vulnerabilities associated with servers and workstations, develop remediation plans to include milestone completion dates and status updates, and include mitigation process for closed vulnerabilities
• Immediately notify ISSM/ISSO of any irregularities in system operations and/or attacks/compromises (Incident response participant)
• Create accounts after notified by ISSM/ISSO (Account paperwork is complete)
• The ideal candidate possesses strong written and oral communications skills, technical knowledge, exemplary customer service skills, strong time management skills, the ability to find creative solutions to complex challenges, and the ability to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position will report directly to the ROTHR RTX IT Program Execution team lead. Candidate will perform all other related duties as assigned and required.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years relevant and recent experience with configuration, system administration and operation of classified network servers and workstations, including Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux servers and user workstations DISA Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Experience with server and workstation assessment and hardening using various information system security assessment/hardening tools - DISA STIGs, SCAP, ACAS, Retina, Nessus, Tanium etc.
• Experience successfully and effectively interacting with internal and external customers (DSS, ISSPs, ISRs, DAOs, Program Managers, etc.)Ability to act indepndently, prioritize tasks, and manage schedule
• Must be willing and able to travel to other locations as required on occasion
• DoD 8570.01 IAT Level 2 (requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: CNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, SSCP)
• Must have a clean motor vehicle driving record for the ability to obtain and maintain access to DoD installations.
• 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 clearanc e

Qualifications We Prefer

• Professional demeanor, good interpersonal skills, and ability to excel in a high-paced multitasked environment
• Experience with creating Ansible playbooks to automate certain tasking
• In-depth knowledge of NIST special publications, CNSS policies and instructions, and other requirements documents associated
• Previous or current security clearance.
• Ability to provide Splunk Enterprise server administration and configuration
• Ability to perform VMware / VSphere administration and configuration for ESXi servers and VCenter Appliances

This position is ONSITE: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas.

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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