Data Center/IT Operations Specialist, Onsite, Tewksbury, MA

Date Posted:
2026-03-24
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-TEWKSBURY-TB3 ~ 50 Apple Hill Dr ~ CONCORD BLDG, Tewksbury Tb3 300 Concord
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.Security Clearance Type:
Secret - Current
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

Principal Information Specialist, Data Center IT Operations

Raytheon Digital Technology - PDS Classified Transformation

Classified Information Services - Data Center

Tewksbury, MA - Onsite

Active US Secret Security Clearance required

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling - to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Join this high impact team as a Data Center Operations Lead or Principal Specialist, Information Workplace Services (P3) to ensure the smooth operation of Data Centers at our Raytheon/RTX locations. The installation, maintenance, support, and monitoring of Data Centers will be performed. Candidate must have a background supporting infrastructure in Data Centers and have an active US Top Secret Security Clearance to be considered. This role is in Tewksbury, MA, and the role will be on site at our facilities to work in Data Centers. This role is relocation eligible if the selected applicant meets company policy criteria.

What you will Do:

• Focuses on Inter-team communication and organization of clear documentation of Data Center details to support and enable smooth project growth.
• Primary Digital Technology point of contact for all Facilities related issues within and affecting the Data Center.
• Provides input to the Data Center metric for the Monthly Operation Review.
• Provide yearly input for Digital Technology Facilities capital budget.
• Reviews Data Center environmental monitoring strategy with Facilities to include:
• Off-hour emergency response
• Power outage support
• Temperature monitoring
• Under floor water and fire detection
• Meets weekly or as needed with management to update Data Center schedules, issues, and outages.
• Responsible for standard processes associated with the Data Center to include:
• Data Center Naming Conventions

• Access Control
• Server inventory
• Change Control for Data Center related activities
• Disaster Plans and Policies to include escalation processes
• Provide Escorting for planned and unplanned Facilities events/projects

• Maintains smooth operation of Data Center services. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and performs installation and/or reconfiguration of Data Center racks.
• Maintains Data Center management software platform
• Prepares or ensures that appropriate Data Center documentation exists, including operational instructions, technical diagrams, and other documentation. Where no documentation exists, new documentation will be created.
• Provide regular monitoring and analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Assist with coordination of third-party maintenance for Data Center equipment or with vendors for third-party support.
• Work with program engineers to resolve Data Center problems in tactical environments.
• Assist in the overall performance and capability of technical team through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
• Must be able to work with general supervision and follow established procedures.

What you will Learn:

You will apply your IT Data Center skills to defense-oriented programs.

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 with IT Data Center operations duties to include Digital Technology (IT) infrastructure, networking and facilities infrastructure.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued US Secret security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Certifications in Security+ and Net+ within 6 months
• Experience with access control list, security posture, and vendor best practices.
• Experience with Visio diagramming and design capabilities.
• Willingness and availability to travel domestically as needed.
• Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communications.
• Ability to work under time constraints.
• Experience with classified computing and ICD705 and NISPOM Chapter 8.

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 - This role will provide relocation support if the selected applicant qualifies per company policy.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

Clearance Information: This position requires an active US Secret security clearance. DCSA

Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:

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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