Senior Manager, System Administration (ONSITE)

Date Posted:

2026-07-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-MARLBOROUGH-MA3 ~ 1001 Boston Post Rd ~ BLDG 3

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:

Secret - Current

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.

Our Digital Technology (Digital) organization ensures that RTX teams across the globe can communicate, collaborate, and innovate for customer success.  As a Raytheon Digital Technology Program & Infrastructure Systems Administration Senior Manager, you will collaborate and partner with many cross-sections of Digital, Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Program Leadership partners, in support of the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit.

In this role as Senior Manager, System Administration this leader will be responsible for leading a team of up to sixteen high-performing technical professionals to enable program execution across multiple security domains, which include engineering labs, testing ranges, and factories.  The leader will establish a vision, set direction, develop, and motivate the team to deliver business value and results. The leader will partner across Digital Technology and other RTX functions to help ensure operational excellence across our classified and unclassified program work environments. The leader will be accountable for team success and will ensure execution of the team’s work. The leader is responsible for all aspects of people management including hiring, staff development, training, and performance evaluations.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and lead a high-performing team; oversee performance management, task assignment, training, and onboarding to ensure alignment with Raytheon’s vision and values.

• Manage implementation of information technology (IT) projects and system administration functions.

• Partners with internal and external stakeholders including peer groups, Program Leads, Cyber Teams, and Engineering—to enable seamless Digital Technology service delivery and technology evolution.

• Assess whether new program requirements can be met by existing infrastructure or if new/modifications to PWE are required, considering cost impacts to DT and the program.

• Develop and maintain hardware and software refresh/replacement plans to support program lifecycle needs.

• Assign and monitor projects and tasks using JIRA and JIRA Service Management Tools.

• Manage and record employee performance.

• Create and submit periodic status reports and accomplishments to the next level of leadership.

• Ensure information systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.

• Administer time reporting, training, recruiting, and onboarding of new employees.

• Up to 25% of travel, most will be within 45 min –  90 min drive to other supported RTX locations in the MA and RI areas.

• 100% onsite

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience, or advanced degree with 7 years of relevant experience.

• Must have active and transferrable final U.S. government issued secret security clearance. Security clearance is required prior to start date. US citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.”

• Experience with IT System Administration duties

• Experience managing, supervising, or leading a team in technological environments.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience managing teams in a high pace Agile / DevSecOps environment.

• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting tasks and initiatives.

• Strong communication skills, with ability to influence and drive change with peers and leaders across the organization.

• Ability to understand complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive to timely resolution. Innovative and strategic thinker

• Technical experience with computer infrastructure including Servers (Windows, Linux), Storage, Virtualization / Cloud technologies, networking systems, directory services management, and system hardening.

• Experience with JIRA, JIRA Service Management, and Confluence

• Knowledge of DFARs, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG requirements and controls.

What We Offer:

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

• Relocation assistance available, provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements

Learn More & Apply Now

• Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:  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. 

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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