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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Administrator Lead, 100% onsite, Tucson, Arizona, must have active secret clearanc - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Active Directory, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Backup Devices, Bash Shell, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, RAID, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Hardware Design, System Center Configuration Manager, Windows Servers, NetApp Applications, Windows Domain, Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ansible, Skype for Business, Microsoft SharePoint, VMware VSphere, Data Storage Technologies, Virtual Computing, Information Technology, Vcenter, Tenable Nessus, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Splunk, Wsus, Vmware - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3351779075&tx=KJ1919FFG&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.?, * ·Typically requires bachelor's degree and minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or a master's degree and minimum of 3 years of prior relevant experience. * ·Must have an active and transferable Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. Must be able to get access to the program after start. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. * ·Must have Window or Linux experience * ·Experience in one of the following: Linux/RHEL administration, Active Directory and Windows Domain administration, MECM, VMware, and recovery enterprise suites. Qualifications We Prefer: * · Strong leadership, teamwork, communication (written and oral), collaboration, and organizational skills. * ·Experience with using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes. * ·An active DoD Top Secret * ·Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF * ·In-depth working experience in Windows Server. * ·Experience with NetApp ONTAP or other data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions. * ·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, MECM, SharePoint, Skype and/or Exchange * ·Experience with Tenable Nessus, Splunk, and/or Ivanti Security Controls. * ·High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment * ·Scripting Experience in APIs, PowerShell, Bash, and/or Ansible. ## Description * Principal System Administrator, in infrastructure Workplace Services, collaborate with a team to support fast-paced, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you are able to develop, implement and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across various classified programs. Program teams rely on your collaboration and guidance to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions to solve complex IT infrastructure problems. * ·Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment. * ·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). * ·Experience 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. * ·Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours. * ·Travel is required to other US Domestic locations as business needs dictate. 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