Principal Network Engineer (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-12-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CO102: 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

The Principal Network Engineer will perform network support and system troubleshooting efforts to maintain our current systems; hands on administration, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise network systems (Layer 2 and Layer 3) in support of the next generation of satellite data management capabilities in an evolving threat landscape. Tasks include implementing switch, firewall, and router configurations, utilizing scripting knowledge and experience with network technologies, services, operations, and associated security practices.

The Principal Network Engineer will primarily work in our Aurora CO location. The ideal candidate must be Local to the area and willing to drive into the Raytheon Facility to support system development. Some travel (up to 10%) may be required at our customer sites to support Installation, integration and test activities as needed.

What You Will Do

• You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to design, deploy, implement, modernize, and support scalable network solutions
• You will design/architect/develop and support these Network systems optimizing for performance and scalability across multiple computing environments
• You will utilize your Linux skills at the command line to deploy updates and change products for Cisco based network systems to support program needs
• You will provide guidance on network resource allocation, utilization, and optimization
• You must be a strong troubleshooter with experience in network issue mitigation as well as prevention

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and 8 years of related work experience
• Advanced Experience configuring, deploying, and supporting network systems (E.g. Cisco, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ASA, Brocade)
• Experience with Linux System Administration (E.g. RHEL 6.0+)
• Comp TIA Security + within 90 days after starting in the role
• U.S. citizenship is required, and a Current DOD-SECRET security clearance is required; Day 1. Only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Current Networking Certification (CCNA, CCNP)
• Current Comp TIA Security + certification
• Scripting in Python (preferred); Bash, Shell
• Basic Windows OS experience
• Experience integrating with identity management, access management, and authorization solutions (PKI, LDAP)
• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (E.g.: Scrum, SAFe)
• Experience with Continuous Integration / Development is strongly desired
• Experience with scanning tools (E.g. Nessus, Fortify)
• Experience with code repository systems (E.g. ClearCase, Bit Bucket)
• Basic Experience using automation frameworks

What We Offer

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

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

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

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), 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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location: Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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