System Administrator

Date Posted:
2026-03-09
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-PA-CHAMBERSBURG-5808-CUST ~ 1 Overcash Ave ~ BLDG 5808 (External Site)
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

The Systems Engineering and Test Capabilities (SE&TC) Discipline organization is the central focus for Mission Systems Integration activities within Raytheon, responsible for defining customer needs, functional and product architecture, requirements definition and decomposition, Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), system performance, System Security Engineering (SSE), integration and system level testing, identifying and resolving hardware, software, and networking issues, and developing automated or operator-driven tests in support of system-level integration, verification and validation.

Within SE&TC, Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is responsible for ensuring our products are Safe, Reliable, Maintainable and delivered on time. Life Cycle Engineering consists of multiple disciplines that support engineering, our program offices and our customers. Our Life Cycle Engineering disciplines participate in the total life cycle of our products from conception to deactivation. Our focus area is product support, including the following disciplines: Logistics, Technical Manuals, Training, Reliability, and Supportability.

The Technical Services Group (TSG) provides total life cycle management for information systems and business applications supporting RTX programs and products all around the world. We specialize in the development, security, and operation of advanced, global mission support systems that provide operational and logistics support to internal RTX programs and product teams as well as to our domestic and international business partners. We are a team of highly-skilled, multi-discipline IT professionals that manage the entire life cycle of the IT products and services we develop, deploy, and maintain.

As a Windows System Administrator, you will be joining a team of IT professionals responsible for the development, security, and operation (DevSecOps) of advanced IT products and services supporting RTX programs and products. In this role you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Windows-based servers, desktops, and Active Directory domain and the underlying IT infrastructure services support an advanced DoD aerospace facility.

This position is an ONSITE position at a customer facility in Chambersburg, PA.

What You Will Do:

Responsibilities include the following:

• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
• Provide IT service desk support to local DoD and Raytheon personnel for local applications and systems.
• Work closely with local users and remote Raytheon engineers to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve application and system issues as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM preferred) and a minimum of 2 years of prior engineering experience or equivalent experience.
• Experience managing Microsoft Windows desktops and servers in an Active Directory domain.
• Experience with Intel-based desktop and server hardware.
• Must have or obtain a DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) level 1 certification within the first year of employment. (e.g., CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret Security clearance is required. US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting desktop computer and printer hardware in a production environment.
• Familiarity with information assurance and security concepts and experience implementing cybersecurity controls in information systems and networks.
• Experience with Windows- and Linux-based server operating systems in virtual environments (e.g., VMware)
• Demonstrable work history showing steady increase in the breadth and depth of systems administration knowledge and experience.

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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• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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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