Date Posted:

2025-12-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ855: RMS AP Bldg M05 1151 East Hermans Road Building M05, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

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:

Top Secret - Current

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.

Sr. Principal Storage & Data Protection System Administrators collaborate with a motivated team to support fast-paced, 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-of-end solutions to solve complex DT infrastructure problems.

As a Senior Principal level System Administrator, this role will require a seasoned professional contributor who can handle difficult and complex issues within the Mission areas of the Tucson, AZ facilities related to Storage and Data Protection systems in Classified areas.

Note on Location:

Relocation is available to Tucson, AZ if the applicant is eligible per company policy.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate with partners to define computing requirements based on the standard architectural solutions with a strong background in NetApp, Storage networking, Backup Software and tape library systems. Work with storage architects, program leaders, and end-users design end-to-end solutions based on the program’s requirements consisting of hardware and operating system technologies.
• Integrate and partner with programs, network engineering and high-performance computing teams to solve complex infrastructure problems.
• Assure a high level of reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management. A deep understanding of data storage performance requirements.
• Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).
• Experience with NAS and or SAN data storage products with an emphasis on:
• NetApp FAS systems including: ONTAP installation, storage configuration, network configuration, data migrations, command line proficiency, software upgrades, command line and GUI troubleshooting, log analysis, high availability, inter-cluster connectivity, disk-to-disk backups, snap technology, health monitoring.
• FC based tape library systems: Hardware & software installation, cabling and fiber channel connections, target configuration,
• Collaborate with stakeholders to prioritize client servers and their data to be backed up.
• Monitor and track client and data backups. Troubleshoot, resolve, and restart failed backups ensuring that they have been completed successfully.
• Install and upgrade the system’s hardware and software.
• Develop, revise, and maintain technical and operational documentation (including procedures) to continually improve our computing environments.
• Maintain and grow your technical competence in multiple areas (such as Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, system imaging/build automation).
• Assist in developing the overall performance and capability of your technical team through mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Ability to obtain required Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent certification) within 1 year of hire date
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours
• 100% on site

Qualifications you must have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or a master’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant
• Experience with Veritas, CommVault, and VEEAM backup software applications, integral in the system backup and data protection process.
• Must have a current and maintain a U.S. government issued Top Secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Start date will not be issued until interim clearance is obtained.
• Experience working with Storage and Data Protection systems.
• Experience with Linux and Windows Operating System. (RHEL preferred)
• Experience with Active Directory, Domain Controllers, DNS, DHCP,
• Experience with networking/distributed computing environment concepts.
• Experience with virtual computing technologies with VMWare, vCenter, vSphere and ESXI virtual computing methodologies

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Working knowledge of system update/patch management – WSUS, SCCM, Chef, Puppet, Exchange
• Working knowledge of computer system monitoring – Nagios, Retina, etc.
• Working knowledge of compliance assessment tools – ACAS, Nessus
• Working knowledge of thin client technologies
• Working knowledge of unified OS account management technologies – Centrify
• Scripting / programming experience

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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.

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