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# Principal System Administrators- active Secret and 4th shift!

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Tucson, AZ, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $86,800.0 - $165,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Backup Devices, CompTIA Security+, Cyber Security, System Configuration, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol, Linux, RAID, Domain Name System (DNS), VMware ESX Servers, Hardware Design, Identity and Access Management, Windows Servers, MySQL, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware VSphere, Scripting, Data Storage Management, Data Storage Technologies, High Performance Computing, Virtual Computing, Information Technology, Vcenter, Hardware Infrastructure, National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Wsus, Vmware
- **Published:** September 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3394882466&tx=VT656TYI&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 a 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 U.S. government issued secret clearance prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
 * Must have Linux or Windows experience
 * Experience in one of the following: Active Directory, VMware, MySQL, networking administration experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

 * VMware highly desired
 * An active DoD TS/SCI
 * Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification)
 * Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF
 * In-depth working experience in Windows Server
 * Experience with data storage, NAS, and SAN technologies and solutions
 * Experience with using Information Technology project lifecycle management processes.
 * 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, SMECP, and/or Exchange
 * High Performance Computing (HPC) experience in a Linux environment
 * Scripting Experience

## Description

Principal System Administrators , based in Tucson, AZ , infrastructure Workplace Services, collaborate with many teams to support exciting, critical programs with classified information system capabilities. Success in this role means you can 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.

This Principal Systems Administrator will work from 6:00AM - 6:00PM - Every Friday Saturday and Sunday, then 4 hour another day of the week for 40 hours per work week, we offer a shift differential of 8%.

What You Will Do :

 * Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.
 * Lead and coordinate the Red Hat Installation and configuration.
 * Responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Linux/Windows infrastructure for classified programs. Duties include, but are not limited to, server management (software and hardware); storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; data backup and restoration; software and license configuration; and workstation support
 * 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).
 * Understanding 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.
 * Must be able to develop solutions and documentation to deal with a variety of technical problems.
 * Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
 * Travel required up to 5%
 * Full time 100% Onsite position


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