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Principal Platform IAC Engineer PO... - **Company:** RTX - **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $132,400.0 - $251,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Confluence, JIRA, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Engineering, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, System Configuration, Continuous Integration, Linux, Distributed Systems, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Cloud Services, Ansible, Software Engineering, Systems Integration, Toolchain, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Containerization, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Network Server, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Artifactory - **Published:** June 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gb8b7a ## About the Role + Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a minimum 10 years of related work experience + Experience installing, configuring, hardening, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux environments ands-on experience designing, implementing, and integrating cloud infrastructure solutions, preferably with AWS + Experience with IaC and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and/or Chef + Experience and knowledge of CI/CD principles and toolchains (Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, GitLab, Artifactory, Helm) + Active and Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer + Demonstrated technical leadership and strong communication skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to engineering teams, customers, and senior leadership. DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent) + Experience independently developing technical approaches and solutions with minimal oversight + Strong foundation in infrastructure components including servers, networking, storage, and virtualization in enterprise or mission environments + Advanced troubleshooting skills for Linux platform, performance, reliability, and distributed system availability issues + Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation and workflow development + Experience implementing solutions within a DevSecOps framework, including integrating security across the software lifecycle + Strong AWS experience, including architecture, deployment, and security for EC2, EKS, S3, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and related services + Experience with container technologies and platform engineering (Kubernetes, Docker, Podman) + Experience integrating and supporting COTS and FOSS solutions in secure or regulated environments + Familiarity with supporting application teams through CI/CD pipeline integrations and developer-facing platform services ## Description We are seeking a **Senior Principal Platform IAC Engineer Product Owner** to lead the evolution of our cloud-enabled DevSecOps platform supporting one of our premier programs. This role blends deep technical expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), platform engineering, and cloud infrastructure with strong product ownership responsibilities. You will work closely with a cross-functional team of platform engineers, system administrators, and program stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable, and modern ground system capabilities. Note This position is based on site in Aurora, CO, with minimal travel expected. What You Will Do + Lead a small team of platform engineers and system administrators responsible for designing, building, securing, and operating an evolving DevSecOps platform and cloud-based infrastructure + Serve as Product Owner, managing the backlog, prioritizing work, defining acceptance criteria, and ensuring alignment with program objectives and delivery milestones + Partner with the Scrum Master to plan and execute Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, refinement, reviews, retrospectives, and PI planning + Oversee delivery, selloff, and technical acceptance of completed increments, ensuring stakeholder satisfaction and alignment with program commitments + Act as the primary liaison between engineering teams, program leadership, and external stakeholders to align technical vision, roadmap, and delivery priorities + Develop, maintain, and drive a forward-leaning technical roadmap emphasizing cloud-native architectures, automation, modern DevSecOps practices, and relevant COTS integrations + Continuously evaluate and incorporate emerging technologies, cloud services, automation approaches, and industry best practices to enhance platform capability, security, reliability, and scalability ## Related Videos - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [Docker exec without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1094-docker-exec-without-docker) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology)