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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Platform Engineer II - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Marlborough, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $68,900.0 - $131,100.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Java (Programming Language), .NET Framework, Microsoft Windows, Agile Methodology, Software Applications, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Static Program Analysis, Code Review, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Software Debugging, Linux, Perl (Programming Language), Embedded Software, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), McAfee VirusScan, Windows PowerShell, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Integration, Virtualization Technology, Network Switches, Scripting, Grafana, Git, SC Clearance, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bitbucket, Splunk, Devsecops, Terminal Servers, Cisco, Jenkins, Artifactory - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=16665851fc3e8e76 ## About the Role Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date, * Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics(STEM) and a minimum of 2 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations. * Experience with scripting languages (E.g. Perl, Python, Bash). * Experience with ClearCase, Git or other configuration management tools. * Experience with configuring, deploying, and maintaining Linux operating systems. * The ability to obtain and maintain a US Government issued Interim Secret security clearance 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 * Experience with DevSecOps and test automation using Jenkins and Grafana for virtualization. * Experience with configuration of network devices. * Experience with Infrastructure as Code. * Experience with automated Windows setup, deployment and maintenance. * Experience with hardening Windows environments. * Experience with hardening RedHat Linux environments. * Experience with virtualization. * Experience with integrating windows environments with monitoring solutions such as Splunk and McAfee TACC. * Experience with DISM, PowerShell, .Net, bash, etc. * Experience with RedHat IDM. * Experience with RedHat Linux system administration. * Experience with Collaborator or other source code review tool. * Experience with Coverity or other static analysis tools. * Experience with GIT, Jira, Artifactory, BitBucket, Coverity, Grafana. ## Description We are seeking a Platform Engineer to integrate software developed in C++, C and Java on hardware operating RedHat and Windows all within a Layer3 network. In this position, you will be responsible for providing practical solutions to difficult technical software problems. You can expect to support multiple programs and multiple platforms within a software product line. Software Engineering positions include working on a variety of different tasks including implementing Operating System (OS) level configurations to support applications and cyber requirements. A person who is successful in this role understands and utilizes agile software development methods, automation, and continuous integration. This position is on-site in Marlborough Massachusetts. Occasional travel will be expected to stakeholder sites. What You Will Do * Support and Improvement of our DevSecOps Pipeline. This role requires passion to drive improvement via test automation, creative solutions and elimination of non-value steps. * Handle emergency situations that stop the pipeline and address quickly and efficiently. * Collaborative with engineers of all levels. * Debug and correct stability issues in our many software baselines. * Configure and install Operating Systems (RHEL). * Configure and install Network Switches (Dell, Cisco, etc.). * Configure and install other network devices responsible for providing program system requirements (NAS devices, terminal servers, etc.). * Perform integration and testing of real-time embedded software, application software, and tools that run on a Linux operating system. * Maintenance and enhancement of the tooling infrastructure. * Possible opportunities to travel domestically and internationally., 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. Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility. This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA , 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 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. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [The Developer Workstation Blind Spot: Why Your Security Stack Can't See What Matters Most](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100254-the-developer-workstation-blind-spot-why-your-security-stack-can-t-see-what-matters-most) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing)