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title: Sr. System Administrator at RTX in McKinney, TX
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| **Company** | [RTX](https://www.foundrole.com/companies/rtx?utm_source=ai_markdown) |
| **Location** | McKinney, TX (Hybrid) |
| **Salary** | $68.9K/yr - $131.1K/yr |
| **Type** | Full Time |
| **Posted** | Oct 27, 2026 |

## Is this job real?

**Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening.

## Visa sponsorship

- **H-1B:** RTX sponsors H-1B visas. It filed 4 H-1B petitions (FY2026 Q1 – FY2026 Q4).
- **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for RTX.

## Pay for similar jobs

Most similar jobs pay $105,000 – $133,000 a year (median $126,000).

## Description

**Date Posted:**

2026-10-27



**Country:**

United States of America



**Location:**

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WC ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING C BLDG



**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 Type:**

DoD Clearance: Secret



**Security Clearance Status:**

Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

**What You Will Do**:

Raytheon currently has an exciting IT position available that supports the Raytheon mission of making the world a safer place. We are currently seeking a Windows Systems Administrator that will be working onsite in a highly collaborative, multi-platform and multi–disciplined environment. The Systems Administrator is required to have an active secret security clearance as they will be responsible for deploying and maintaining classified IT infrastructures.

- Windows server management; storage management; file server management; access management; data backup; software and license configuration; and workstation support. Each day in the life of a Systems Administrator can bring something new – building a new IT infrastructure for a group of engineers, restoring files due to an outage, updating virus definitions and security patches, teaming with our brilliant engineers on how to improve their processes, and more.
- What You Will Learn
- You will provide System Administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows (Primary OS) environment.
- Understanding and knowledge of Windows Server internals to include DNS, DHCP, AD, and Windows integration methods.
- Working as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. 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).
- Understanding of data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
- Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
- Must be able to obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements within 6 months of start date.
- This position has the potential to work off hours and weekends.

**Qualifications You Must Have:**

- Typically requires a University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field.

- Active and transferable U.S. government issued 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.Experience with Windows deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting.
- Experience with Windows deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and/or troubleshooting.

**Qualifications We Prefer:**

- An active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
- Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery and business continuity products.
- Scripting Experience.
- Experience using tools like SCAP and following STIGs.
- Experience with Linux architecture, deployment, administration, performance monitoring/tuning, security hardening, and troubleshooting.

**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.

**Learn More & Apply Now!**

***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 68,900 USD - 131,100 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
## Skills

- Security Clearance
- Scripting
- Cyber Security
- ICT Infrastructure
- Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp)
- System Administration
- Patch Management
- Hardening
- RAID
- Data Backup
- Software Deployment
- Security Content Automation Protocol
- Secret Security Clearance
- Microsoft Windows Server
- Server Administration
- Performance Monitoring
- IT Infrastructure
- Security Technical Implementation Guides (Stig)
- Top Secret Security Clearance
- Microsoft Windows
- Linux
- Domain Name System
- Disaster Recovery
- Backup and Recovery
- Business Continuity
## Benefits

- Mental Health
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Paid Time Off (Pto)
- 401(k) Plans
- Employee Stock Options (ESOs)

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