Hiring: Principal Systems Administrator- Will sponsor a clearance!! Company: Raytheon Location: Woburn, MA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 22:20:03 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Kubernetes, Linux, PowerShell, RHEL, Rancher, SQL Server, Secret Clearance, Security Clearance, Splunk, Windows Server About the job Experience: •Typically, bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. •5+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience. Required Skills: •Serve as a Principal Systems Administrator will be supporting Windows and Linux enterprise environments, responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, patching, and troubleshooting of Windows Server, Windows 11, RHEL 7/8/9, and virtualized infrastructure within a large-scale, mission-critical environment operating 24x7x365. •Design, deploy, and maintain virtual infrastructure using VMware ESXi and vCenter, including VM lifecycle management, host upgrades, performance tuning, and support of critical production workloads. •Engineer and sustain enterprise imaging, deployment, and automation solutions, including MECM/SCCM, PXE, Windows imaging, in-place OS upgrades, and scripted software deployment using PowerShell and automation frameworks. •Administer and support core Windows services and integrations, including Active Directory, Group Policy, secure system configurations, certificate-based authentication, and customized user environments. •Collaborate across Digital Technology, Engineering, Cyber Security, DevSecOps, Networking, Storage, and Tools teams to resolve complex infrastructure, integration, and compliance challenges, while operating independently with minimal oversight. •Support both planned and emergent operational needs in a fully on-site DoD closed-area environment, including occasional after-hours support and up to 10% travel as required to meet program objectives. •Work independently, prioritize competing demands, and execute with minimal direction in a fast-paced operational environment. Qualifications: •Able to obtain a U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Must have an DoD interim clearance to start Compensation: •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!