Senior System Administrator (TS/SCI with CI Poly) - Raytheon

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Raytheon is seeking a Senior System Administrator for an onsite role in Richardson, TX. The position involves supporting a classified 24x7 operational environment, requiring routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and system upgrades. Key requirements include an active TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance, U.S. citizenship, and at least 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree. Responsibilities include system monitoring, root cause analysis, documentation, and customer-facing communication in a high-pressure environment.

Key Highlights
Support a classified 24x7 operational environment.
Requires active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance and U.S. citizenship.
Customer-facing role with emphasis on effective communication and problem-solving under pressure.
Key Responsibilities
Support a Raytheon program in a classified environment as a System Administrator.
Monitor and support systems that are operational 24x7, occasionally requiring work beyond standard hours.
Perform routine and preventative maintenance.
Troubleshoot and perform root cause analysis.
Accurately document issues in logging and discrepancy reporting tools.
Support system engineering groups for ongoing analysis and integration efforts.
Design and implement updates to satisfy requirements flowed down from engineering.
Upgrade existing COTS products to targeted baselines.
Serve as a help desk team member in a customer-facing environment.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with other teams and with the customer.
Technical Skills Required
UNIX Linux RedHat Windows Citrix VMware Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Benefits & Perks
Relocation assistance
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
Holidays
Annual short-term incentive compensation programs
Annual long-term incentive compensation programs
Nice to Have
Ability to work effectively with frequent and direct customer interaction in a real-time operational environment.
Ability to work under pressure in restoring high priority systems back to operations.
Ability to navigate, debug, and modify programs in an advanced programming language.
Experience with storage products from Oracle, Dell/EMC (e.g., Isilon/PowerScale), and/or NetApp.
Experience presenting technical information to customers, clients, and/or internal audiences.
Working knowledge of thin-client technologies.

Job Description


Date Posted:

2026-04-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C37 ~ 1737 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C37

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance Type:

TS/SCI with CI Poly - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This Sr. System Administrator will be based in Richardson; TX have will have the following responsibilities:

What You Will Do:

  • You will be supporting a Raytheon program in a classified environment as a System Administrator.
  • Responsibilities include the monitoring and support of systems that are operational 24x7 and which occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.
  • You will perform routine and preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, root cause analysis, accurately document issues in logging and discrepancy reporting tools, support system engineering groups as needed for ongoing analysis and integration efforts, design/implement updates to satisfy requirements flowed down from engineering, and upgrade existing COTS products to targeted baselines.
  • This position serves as a help desk team member in a customer-facing environment, so the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with other teams and with the customer is of utmost importance, as you will be expected to uphold our excellent reputation.
  • 100% on site

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years or prior relevant experience
  • Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with poly security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
  • Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+ CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND by start date)
  • OS experience in UNIX, Linux RedHat, Windows
  • Experience with virtual/cloud computing technologies such as Citrix, VMware, and/or Amazon Web Services (AWS)

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • he ability to work effectively with frequent and direct customer interaction in a real-time operational environment
  • The ability to work under pressure in restoring high priority systems back to operations
  • Ability to navigate, debug, and modify programs in an advanced programming language
  • Experience with storage products from Oracle, Dell/EMC (e.g., Isilon/PowerScale), and/or NetApp
  • Experience presenting technical information to customers, clients, and/or internal audiences
  • Working knowledge of thin-client technologies

We offer relocation!

What We Offer:

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration and Innovation

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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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