Date Posted:2025-08-07Country:United States of AmericaLocation:AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USAPosition Role Type:HybridU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is
JSfirm
Principal System Administrator
Job Description:

Date Posted:

2025-08-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Principal System Administrator Tucson, AZ, must have an active secret clearance, 100 on location, we offer relocation!

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.

Our Digital Technology (DT) organization ensures that Raytheon teammates across the globe can communicate, collaborate, and innovate for customer success. We create leading-edge technology solutions to prevent security threats, protect the integrity of our systems and support RTX IT infrastructures around the world.

Principal System Administrators, internally known as Principal Analyst, Information Workplace Services, collaborate with many teams to support continuously evolving network infrastructures. Success in this role means you can develop, implement, and maintain secure, cost-efficient environments across the Networked Security System. To ensure IS stability and promote growth, redundancy and resilience.

What You Will Do:

  • Utilize your knowledge and skills regarding System & Service integration to include, but not limited to, authentication protocols, patch management, network segregation, and vulnerability management.
  • Use multiple operating systems and hardware platforms to include OT (Operational Technology).
  • Work with the Cyber & Compliance Teams to maintain RTX standards and DFARS requirements which include assessments, implementation steps, and ensuring the integrity of the security authorization package.
  • 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.
  • Will manage and allocate private IP space for a segregated network
  • Will request corporate IPs from another IT team for firewall connections on the corporate network.
  • Will set up VPNs on SonicWall devices between sites as needed for Technical Security and to support the IT Infrastructure Management Systems on this network
  • Will image new workstations and join them to the private networks Active Directory (AD).
  • Will manage Active Directory (AD) by sites for user accounts, access groups, servers, workstations, and service accounts.
  • AD access groups are set up for the administration of Servers and Workstations, then these are added to the servers and workstations as needed
  • Will delegate Admin rights over Organization Units (OUs) to local Technical Security personnel as approved.
  • Will manage the Syslog server on the network and make sure new firewalls have been added to log collections. Also review the logs for problems and anomalies.
  • Will manage Microsoft Configuration Manager and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) to patch and maintain servers and workstations on the network.
  • Will manage Antivirus clients on the network for all Windows based servers and workstations and make sure they are getting updates.
  • Will manage a Microsoft Key server to provide Microsoft Windows and application licenses to member systems.
  • Will manage a Microsoft Certificate server so systems can use certificate-based encryption between each other to meet customer encryption requirements.
  • Will manage a Skype server on the network so network users can chat and/or share application screens with security admins to assist with problems.
  • Will manage network monitoring systems to track and notify of network, server or security system problems.
  • Will manage data to include the model, and version, of the equipment hardware and software to include end of life for planning upgrades and refreshing.
  • Will assist with new sites coming onto the network as needed to help procure DT and security hardware and software.
  • Will assist in troubleshooting the network, security systems, and CCTV systems as needed even if the repair may be directed to other organizations or contractors.
  • 5 travel and must be willing and available to travel to other sites as dictated by business need.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires a university degree  and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3years experience.
  • Must have active US DoD secret clearance; US citizenship is required as only US citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
  • Experience with Windows and/or Linux Server Operating Systems (OS)

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • A good understanding and troubleshooting skills of networking, subnetting, site to site VPNs, and firewalls.
  • Ability to configure servers, workstations, storage arrays.
  • Ability to set up and manage VMware hosts, clusters, virtual servers, and networking.
  • Ability to work well with other teams, communicating needs, problems and possible solutions.
  • Ability to manage Windows Active Directory, users, service accounts, groups, computer objects, and policies.
  • Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification and an Operating System Certification).
  • Direct working experience with DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
  • 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, SCCM, and/or Exchange.
  • Scripting Experience.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

What We Offer:

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

Relocation Eligibility 

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms:

Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

Company Details
Raytheon Technologies
870 Winter Street
Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 USA
www.rtx.com/
941 Open Jobs Available
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It includes four industry-leading businesses—Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney...

Supported Manufacturers:
Bombardier

Supported Models:
Challenger, Global
(Job and company information not to be copied, shared, scraped, or otherwise disseminated/distributed without explicit consent of JSfirm, LLC)
Job Info
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
Raytheon Technologies
870 Winter Street
Waltham, Massachusetts 02451 USA
www.rtx.com/
941 Open Jobs Available
Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It includes four industry-leading businesses—Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney...

Supported Manufacturers:
Bombardier

Supported Models:
Challenger, Global

JSfirm, LLC

Roanoke, TX

jobs@jsfirm.com

JSfirm LLC, Privacy Policy

All rights reserved. 2001-2025 JSfirm