Linux System Admin Onsite; Clearance Required
Listed on 2026-01-25
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Systems Administrator, IT Support
Overview
Date Posted:
Country: United States of America
Location: US-FL-ST PETERSBURG-381BD ~ 7401 22nd Ave N ~ BLDG D
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
About the RoleDo you want to be a part of a team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in advanced technologically and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Our Digital Technology (DT) group combines foundational IT with new digital technologies - driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information, and processes.
If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for our DT team.
This is an onsite position in St. Petersburg
What YOU will do- Provide DT systems administration in a heterogeneous Microsoft Windows and Red Hat Enterprise Linux environment.
- Understand Windows Server internals or Linux fundamentals including DNS, DHCP, AD, and server replication methods.
- Work as a team member in a fast-paced technological environment. Use troubleshooting techniques to resolve problems of moderate to high scope and complexity, including hardware and OS integration.
- Understand data RAID, data backup uses and technologies. Install and configure software applications requested by end users.
- Work with Cybersecurity professionals to maintain security requirements.
- 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) within 6 months of start date.
- Systems are operational 24x7 and may require work beyond standard hours.
- Full time 100% onsite position.
- Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.
- Proven experience identifying, installing, and troubleshooting Linux Red Hat OS systems, including clients, physical servers and virtual machines.
- Theoretical experience with one of the following security frameworks: NIST 800-53, 800-171, CMMC, NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF
- Must be able to obtain DoDD 8140 / 8570 Certification requirements (CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent) within 6 months of start date.
- DoDD 8140 / 8570 Certification and an Operating System Certification.
- Clear verbal & written skills for explaining tech to non-tech users.
- Experience with administration of Active Directory (basic user account management including creating accounts and resetting passwords).
- Experience with documenting technical problems and their solutions.
- Experience with NISPOM, JAFAN, JSIG, DFARS and/or DoD/RMF security frameworks
- Experience using VMWare vCenter and/or other virtual computing methods.
Some of our competitive benefits packages include:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
- Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and 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, protection.
- Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
- Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
- Adoption Assistance and Autism Benefit.
- Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
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