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# Principal Platform IAC Engineer (Onsite)

- **Company:** RTX
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $107,500.0 - $204,500.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, System Configuration, Eclipse (Software), Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Software Tools, Ansible, Ruby, Scripting, Git, Containerization, Linux Development, Kubernetes, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket, Cucumber (Software), Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://globalhr.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/REC_RTX_Ext_Gateway/job/US-CO-AURORA-S75--16800-E-Centretech-Pkwy--BLDG-S75/Principal-Platform-IAC-Engineer--Onsite-_01882937

## About the Role

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance, * Typically requires a bachelor's degree in science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience

 * Experience with integration, cloud technologies, containerization, Infrastructure/Platform as a Service, Linux development, and microservices
 * Experience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Chef, or similar toolsets
 * Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe)
 * Active and Current TS/SCI 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 application deployments to Kubernetes.
 * Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite, Cucumber, Eclipse, GIT
 * Experience implementing Scaled Agile Frameworks
 * Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory)
 * Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C++, C#, Go)General working knowledge of networks, storage, and virtualization Background in COTS/FOSS product installation, configuration, and integration Security Plus Certification
 * Current / Existing CI Poly is highly preferred

## Description

* Leverage company and industry best practices to deploy, implement, modernize, and support IaC solutions.
 * Customize and automate software tools, including the deployment of templates, dashboards, and scripts using frameworks such as Ansible and scripting languages like Python.
 * Integrate container development and orchestration solutions, including Kubernetes and Docker.
 * Design, architect, develop, and support build/test pipelines optimized for performance and scalability across on-premises, virtualized, and cloud-based environments.
 * Provide mentorship and guidance to engineers on specialized tool usage and issue resolution, ensuring adherence to standards and best practices.
 * Apply advanced knowledge of Python development, Helm chart engineering, and Kubernetes operations to enhance secure deployment solutions.
 * Document engineering processes and maintain baseline control for the program environment