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

• 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

• 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

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.

• →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.

• →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

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