**Date Posted:** 2025-07-09 **Country:** United States of America **Location:** TX217: 465 Independence Parkway 465 Independence Parkway , Plano, TX, 75075 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:** DoD Clearance: Top Secret **Sr. Principal Backup and Storage System Administrator Plano, TX, 100% on-site, must have an active Top-Secret clearance, 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. Backup and Storage System Administrators collaborates 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. **What You Will Do** : + Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Redhat Enterprise Linux environment.  + Linux Server management to include installation, configuration, and maintenance. + Windows Server management fundamentals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.  + Design, build, configure, install, monitor, and support the scalable physical and virtual backup environment. + Manage backup operations to include scheduling and monitoring jobs, troubleshooting failures, and monitoring completion and storage capacity. + Develop and test disaster recovery plan to include data restoration, system recovery, and business continuity + Design, implement, and maintain storage systems to ensure data integrity, availability, and optimal performance. + Performance monitoring and tuning  + Provide advanced support on L3/L4 tickets and troubleshoot technical issues reported by users + Provide technical guidance on implementation, integrations, and upgrade initiatives + 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). + Develop and implement data backup and recovery strategies to ensure business continuity. + 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. + Develop and maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, procedures, and best practices + Able to travel up to 10% and work in a 24/7 environment **Qualifications You Must Have** : + Typically, bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience or advanced degree and 5 years of direct experience + Must have active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret 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 Linux or Windows experience + Experience with NFS, CIFS/SMB, iSCSI, and Fiber Channel protocols. + Experience with data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. + Must have experience in one of the following: VMware vCenter, vSphere, VDI (Horizon), ESX and/or other virtual computing methods. + Scripting experience **Qualifications We Prefer:** + 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 with Windows Server + Experience with Privileged Access Management (PAM) solutions – Centrify + 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 **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. 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._ **Privacy Policy and Terms:** Click on this link (http://www.rtx.com/privacy/Job-Applicant-Privacy-Notice) to read the Policy and Terms Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.