Platform Engineer II (Onsite)

As a Platform Engineer II, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and maintenance of a modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solution within a hybrid-cloud environment. This environment, which includes servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware, serves as the backbone for product development and testing of a large-scale project contributing to a critical national asset. You will engage in hands-on engineering tasks, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the successful implementation of IaC solutions. Your work will directly impact on the efficiency, scalability, and security of our infrastructure, enabling the delivery of innovative solutions to meet mission-critical needs., * Develop, maintain, and support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Ansible and Terraform

• Perform Linux system administration tasks, including configuration and management of RHEL (6.0+)
• Integrate and maintain Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open Source
• Software (FOSS) products, including LDAP, Tenable, and Consul
• Support the deployment, configuration, and management of cloud-based and containerized applications, including Kubernetes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement and support
• Infrastructure/Platform as a Service solutions
• Document system configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure baseline control and compliance
• Conduct occasional travel to customer sites for upgrades, implementation activities, and troubleshooting as necessary

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of related work experience
• Experience with Linux system administration, including RHEL (6.0+)
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible
• Experience with cloud, containerization, and microservices technologies
• Active and Current TS/SCI CI Poly security clearance is required Day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or SAFe
• Experience deploying and managing applications in Kubernetes environments
• Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite, including Jira, Confluence, and Bitbucket
• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins and Artifactory
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C++, C#, or Go
• Experience with database systems such as Postgres and tools like SonarQube
• General working knowledge of networks, storage, and virtualization technologies
• Background in installing, configuring, and integrating COTS/FOSS products
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.