Data Backups System Administrator, Principal Specialist, Woburn, MA Onsite

Date Posted:

2026-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-MA-WOBURN-WB1 ~ 235 Presidential Way ~ SPENCER 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:

Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

Data Backups System Administrator

Principal Specialist, Information Workplace Services - P3

Raytheon Digital Technology - P&I SDI Storage & Data Protection Team

Woburn MA - Onsite position

US Secret Clearance Required - Will sponsor Interim prior to start date

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.

The Raytheon Digital Technology Storage & Data Protection team requires a seasoned administrator (P3 level) who will be responsible for backing up classified data from NetApp systems and client machines to tape for off‑site archival.

This role supports the mission of Raytheon by ensuring the secure backup and protection of classified data across multiple Air and Space Defense Systems (ASDS) program spaces. The Storage & Data Protection Backup Administrator plays a key operational role in maintaining reliable tape‑based archival processes, enabling secure long‑term retention of critical program information.

The ideal candidate brings hands‑on experience with enterprise backup tools and tape library technologies, combined with an operational mindset and strong attention to detail. Success in this position requires consistent execution of daily backup activities, maintaining network communications, troubleshooting system issues, and maintaining accurate records in a classified environment.

What you Will Do:

• As a Storage & Data Protection Backup Administrator supporting the ASDS strategic business unit, you will perform daily operational backup activities in classified program spaces. Your responsibilities will include:
• Create, update, and manage backup policies to meet program requirements
• Launch and monitor backups to ensure successful data writes to tape
• Track and document backup outcomes in a standardized backup tracking database
• Present backup status/results to program stakeholders on a monthly basis and provide awareness to any issues impacting program data backups.
• Troubleshoot and resolve failed backups, including software and hardware issues
• Install and update backup software on master servers
• Install and configure tape libraries
• Validate connectivity between clients, NetApp systems, and tape libraries
• Configure fiber channel switches to ensure high availability and optimal performance
• Rotate tapes in and out of secured Document Control areas while maintaining accurate inventory records
• Coordinate tape inventory management activities with Document Control and Cyber Security teams
• We will sponsor a US Secret Clearance if necessary. If the selected applicant does not have an active US Secret Clearance, we will have them apply for the US DoD Secret Clearance, and they can set their start date once the "Interim " Clearance is granted.

What You Will Learn:

• How to navigate the complex and interconnected defense program environments that support our nation’s warfighters and the unique processes within the defense industry for maintaining production.
• Forecasting and budgeting for annual and long-term operating plans.
• Vendor management and collaboration.
• Insights into future technologies to replace or enhance current infrastructure

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience.
• Experience as a Systems Administrator within a Windows or Linux Operating enviornment.
• Experience with one or two of the approved backup software vendors: NetBackup, CommVault, or Veeam.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance (Sponsored Interim Secret Clearance is acceptable) is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Tape library experience (Quantum, Overland, HPE, or Spectra Logic preferred)
• Experience with fiber channel switch zoning
• Basic understanding of Ethernet technologies.
• Prior experience working in Classified enviornments

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 Eligibility - Relocation support will be available to the selected applicant if they meet company policy criteria - Must be able to commute daily to Woburn, MA for this onsite role.

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.

For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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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