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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Principal System Administrator, Storage & Data Protection - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Woburn, MA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Command-Line Interface, Cyber Security, Linux, Distributed Computing Environment, VMware ESX Servers, Monitoring of Systems, Log Analysis, Network Configuration and Change Management, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Tape Libraries, TCP/IP, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Data Storage Technologies, High Performance Computing, Virtual Computing, Vcenter, Performance Monitor, Veeam, Commvault, Vmware - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=2fb9dcc32ca467fa ## About the Role Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires bachelor's degree and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience * Experience working with a data storage vendor. * Experience with Linux Operating System. (RHEL preferred), Windows operating systems for backup application installations, configurations, and implementation into production * The ability to obtain an U.S. government issued secret security clearance prior to starting is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Start date will not be set until a Interim clearance is issued * Experience with NAS storage environments, tape library systems, Cohesity/Veritas, CommVault, and VEEAM backup applications. Qualifications We Prefer: * Experience with virtual computing technologies with VMWare, vCenter, vSphere and ESXI virtual computing methodologies * Working knowledge of Cyber Security tools * Scripting / programming experience * Strong understanding of fundamental networking/distributed computing environment and TCP/IP concepts. ## Description * Collaborate with partners to define computing requirements based on standard architectural solutions, leveraging a strong background with major storage vendors, tape library systems, and backup application vendors (e.g., CommVault, Cohesity, Veritas). * Work with storage architects, program leads, and end-users to design end-to-end solutions based on program requirements involving hardware and operating system technologies. * Integrate and partner with programs, network engineering, and high-performance computing teams to solve complex infrastructure problems. * Assure a high level of reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management, with a deep understanding of data storage performance requirements. * Respond to online service requests from users. * Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (e.g., DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework). * Provide expertise with NAS storage products, with an emphasis on: + Storage system installation, network configuration, and data migrations. + Command-line proficiency, software upgrades, log analysis, high-availability configurations, inter-cluster connectivity, disk-to-disk backups, disk-to-tape backups, Snap technology, and health, capacity, and performance monitoring. * Attend regularly scheduled meetings to report on project status and create updates and status reports for management. * Develop, revise, and maintain technical and operational documentation (e.g., technical implementation guides). * Assist in developing the overall performance and capability of your technical team through mentoring and knowledge sharing. * Support systems that are operational 24x7, with occasional work effort required beyond standard work hours. * Start date will not be set until Interim clearance is issued What You Will Learn: * How to navigate the complex and interconnected defense program environments that support our nation's warfighters and the unique processes within the defense industry for maintaining production. * Forecasting and budgeting for annual and long-term operating plans. * Vendor management and collaboration. * Insights into future technologies to replace or enhance current infrastructure. ## Related Videos - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) - [WebAssembly: The Next Frontier of Cloud Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/972-webassembly-the-next-frontier-of-cloud-computing) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Generating code with Angular schematics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/129-generating-code-with-angular-schematics) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [An alternative approach to digital sovereignty: Confidential Computing](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100043-an-alternative-approach-to-digital-sovereignty-confidential-computing) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What Are The Top Skills Required For Azure Developers?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/77-what-are-the-top-skills-required-for-azure-developers) - [6 Emerging Technologies We’ll Learn About in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/381-6-emerging-technologies-we-ll-learn-about-in-2025) - [Top Big Data Technologies That You Need to Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/108-top-big-data-technologies-that-you-need-to-know) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [A Guide to Green Tech and Green IT Careers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/374-a-guide-to-green-tech-and-green-it-careers)