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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Linux System Administrator - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Unix, Cisco IOS, Configuration Management, Linux, Domain Name System (DNS), Perl (Programming Language), Local Area Networks, Windows Servers, NetBackup, NetApp Applications, Data ONTAP (Server Appliance), Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Shell Script, Signal Processing, System Software, VMware VSphere, Network Routers, Peripherals, Firewalls (Computer Science), Computer Equipment, Information Technology, User Accounts - **Published:** August 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/XX-XX-UNDISCLOSED/Linux-System-Engineer_01864060 ## About the Role 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, * Successfully pass an annual mariner physical examination. * 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. * Ability to live and work with others in close quarters for long durations at sea. * 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. * 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. * Installation and configuration of NetBackup. * Experience in the management of computer system security actions and/or in the development of the procedures that support such actions. ## Description * Work aboard the vessel for approximately (3) 70-day rotations per year, each followed by extended home leaves. * Evaluates, recommends, installs, and supports the radar's local area network (LAN) hardware and software. * Maintain 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. ## Related Videos - [Optimizing Land-Based Fish Feeding with Node-RED](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2032-optimizing-land-based-fish-feeding-with-node-red) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [The Time Paradox: Building Timezone-Safe Python/Django Applications](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1915-the-time-paradox-building-timezone-safe-python-django-applications) - [Crew Management System for Airlines: Plan duties for pilots & flight attendants worldwide](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1444-crew-management-system-for-airlines-plan-duties-for-pilots-flight-attendants-worldwide) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [The Best Job Search Websites of 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/368-the-best-job-search-websites-of-2025) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)