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This is a great opportunity for job seekers with experience in Classified IT Systems Administration and the defense industry to join our Collins Aerospace team. We’re looking for talented professionals ready to make an impact in a dynamic and mission-driven environment.

** This position is onsite in Largo, Florida and a Secret DoD clearance is needed.**

What YOU will do:

• Collaborate with partners to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions consisting of hardware and operating system technologies.

• Integrate and partner with programs to solve complex infrastructure problems.

• Assure a high level of reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management.

• Ensure server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (DFARS, RMF, NIST Cybersecurity Framework).

• Install, Convert, and upgrade systems.

• Develop, revise, and maintain technical and operational documentation (including procedures) to continually improve our computing environment.

• 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.

• Ensuring that all the Information Assurance (IA) software security patches and version and virus signature file updates are up to date.

• Maintenance of system and data security processes and applications such as virus scanning, auditing, collection of audit logs, system scripts and data collections scripts.

• Running periodic system and data security scans, backups and recovery tasks as required per published system administration procedures.

• Assisting in development and updating system administration procedures.

• Supporting Disaster Recovery and incident response exercises as required.

• Updating network diagrams following integration of approved system configuration changes.

• Procure equipment when required after identifying requirements with the customer, selecting the appropriate product, submitting the purchase requisition and providing vendor follow-up.

• Please note that an active U.S. Dept. of Defense (DoD) Top Secret Security Clearance is required as of day one of employment.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Must possess an active US DoD Top Secret Security Clearance (DOD).

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.

• 4+ years total experience in administration of Windows operating systems, including Windows 11, 10, Server 2016, 2019, 2022.

• Red Hat knowledge

• 4+ years total professional experience working in IT.

• Strong knowledge of Active Directory and Group Policy

• Security+ certification (DoD 8570 IAT2 or higher)

• Strong troubleshooting skills

Qualifications we Prefer:

• RMF (Risk Management Framework) knowledge

• SAP (Special Access Program) experience

• SIPRNet (Secret Internet Protocol Routing Network) experience

• STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guide) experience

• SCAP (Security Content Automation Protocol) experience

• VMWare / vSphere / ESXi experience

• NetApp experience

• Tenable / Nessus experience

• McAfee / HBSS

• Symantec knowledge

• Networking / Cisco / TCPIP / OSI knowledge

• Splunk knowledge

• Ivanti / Endpoint Security Device Control knowledge 

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.         

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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.

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