Principle System Administrator

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This position is onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA. Relocation assistance is available if needed

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-139 ~ 855 35Th St NE ~ BLDG 139

What YOU will do

• You will be a subject matter expert (SME) on the team in multiple technologies, including: Virtualization (VCF, Horizon, VSAN)o Servers (Windows OS and ESXi)o Clients (Windows 11, RHEL, ubuntu)o Configuration Management (PDQ, SCCM/MECM)o Scripting (Powershell, Bash, Ansible)o Networking (Virtual Networking / VCF)o Storage (VSAN, Synology,NetApp)o Backup (VEEM, Backup Exec)o Observability (Solar Winds).
• You will regularly work with other members of the organization as part of a cross functional team and/or leads cross-functional initiatives.
• You will build strong relationships with customers and peers.
• You will develop derived technical and security requirements. Ensures use cases, user profiles, workflow, and requirements are accurate and complete.
• You will assist in developing budgets for enterprise projects in the following areas: Infrastructure &Labor
• You will create solution matrices w/ cost & schedule based on the project requirements.
• You will work to review and define technology standards.
• You will serve as focal point for escalations.
• You will lead development and/or improvement of internal processes (LEAN/ACE/CORE)
• You will be a key focal contact for a med/large infrastructure teams on the initiatives they are assigned.
• You will provide SME support for the Tier1 and Tier2 infrastructure teams.
• You will Support basic and complex Linux use cases.

What YOU will Learn

• You will foster relationships with your DT peers across the domestic US.
• You will learn and practice product ownership to maximize the value of what DT Program Work Environments provide in regard to sustainment efforts and enterprise projects.
• You will learn how to communicate effectively to Engineering leadership.
• You will learn how to stride with little instruction from leadership and to delegate to peers when appropriate.
• You will learn how to provide ROI based on project performance.
• You will be asked to coach your peers based on their technical development plans.
• You will learn how to apply your knowledge and personal skills to shape projects that have a loose set of requirements.

Qualifications

• Typically, a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• U.S. Citizen - 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
• Experience supporting technology in a professional environment, secure environment experience preferred: Virtualization Technologies Training (VMWare, VDI, WMS, Horizon, VCF9 etc.) & Compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53)
• IAT Level II certification (ex. Sec+)
• Active Clearance is required.

Skills We Value

• Technology certifications (ISSE, VMWare, RHCSA, Linux+, Omnissa, etc.)
• Security certifications (Sec+, CISSP, etc.)
• Govt. Security Clearance (Collateral / Secret)

What We Offer

• 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 pr