Application Engineer - DevOps & Engineering Tools

Raytheon; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX seeks an Application Engineer - DevOps & Engineering Tools for a remote role supporting enterprise-wide SWCM and DevSecOps apps. You will deploy, administer, and optimize containerized software across classified and unclassified environments, migrating legacy tech to cloud-based Git-centric solutions.

The position requires strong Linux admin skills, Docker/Podman, and automation experience with Bash/Python/Perl. Occasional travel to on-site locations may be needed.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience; advanced degree preferred.
• Strong Linux system administration experience in enterprise environments.
• Experience deploying server-based hosted COTS apps on‑prem and cloud (AWS/Azure).
• Hands-on with Docker and/or Podman; scripting in Bash/Python/Perl.
• Knowledge of security, SSL, certificates, REST, and cloud CI/CD tooling.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. government clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, sustain, and support enterprise software on‑prem and in cloud using DevSecOps.
• Develop deployment automation, container orchestration scripts, and IaC templates.
• Configure and maintain cybersecurity and compliance posture of hosted solutions.
• Support pipelines, optimize builds and tests, and assist with incident resolution.
• Plan migrations from legacy systems to container-based, cloud-hosted platforms.
• Develop enterprise solution architectures and present metrics to leadership.
• Collaborate with programs and stakeholders to align deployments.
• Implement monitoring scripts and tools to maximize uptime.

Skills

Linux administration

Docker/Podman

Bash/Python/Perl

CI/CD pipelines

Jira

GitLab

Jenkins

Kubernetes/OpenShift

AWS/Azure cloud

Security & compliance

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Tools

Jira

GitLab

Jenkins

Docker

Podman

Kubernetes

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Location: US-VA-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world 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.

At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Application Engineer - DevOps & Engineering Tools to join our agile team! In this role you will deploy, administer, and support new and existing enterprise-wide COTS (commercial off-the-shelf) software engineering and DevSecOps applications, leveraging containerized solutions (where possible) to optimize deployments and administration across our classified and unclassified environments. You will join a diverse, regionally distributed team supporting core Software Configuration Management (SWCM) and build capabilities. Additionally, you will drive software modernization and cloud adoption by partnering with engineering teams to migrate legacy technologies to container-based, cloud-hosted, Git-based solutions.

The position is remote but may require occasional travel to on-site locations to support programs in the following cities/regions: El Segundo CA, Dallas, TX, Tucson AZ, or Boston Area.

What You Will Do

• Application Lifecycle: Deploy, sustain, and support enterprise shared software applications on-premise and in cloud environments using DevSecOps principles
• Automation & Orchestration: Develop and maintain software deployment automation, container orchestration scripts, and infrastructure-as-code templates
• Security & Compliance: Configure, harden, and maintain the cybersecurity and compliance posture of all hosted solutions
• Pipeline Support: Assist engineering teams with the support, optimization, and integration of software build/test pipelines
• Incident Resolution: Resolve application service incidents and collaborate with Level-1 helpdesk teams to develop internal knowledge base articles
• Legacy Migration: Partner with engineering stakeholders to plan and execute migrations off legacy systems to modern platforms
• Architecture & Leadership: Develop enterprise-based solution architectures and present performance metrics and demonstrations to leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with programs and stakeholder groups to align and support application deployments
• Monitoring & Operations: Implement and maintain service monitoring scripts and tools to streamline operations and maximize uptime

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
• Strong Linux system administration experience.
• Experience deploying and managing server-based hosted COTS applications in an enterprise environment using on-prem and Cloud (AWS, Azure) infrastructure services (applications such as Jira, GITLAB, Jenkins, etc)
• Hands-on experience using Docker and/or Podman
• Ability to develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, and/or PERL
• Troubleshooting network and Web/HTTP concepts (SSL, certificates, proxy, REST) to resolve application configuration issues
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong communication, organizational, and people skills with the ability to multi-task, support multiple customers, and to work within specific schedule and cost constraints.
• Experience deploying or administering Jira, GitLab, and/or Azure DevOps Server.
• Ability to troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines/code in Jenkins, Azure, or GitLab.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Rancher, Tanzu, or similar technologies.
• Experience using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Terraform.
• Ability to develop automation scripts using Bash, Python, and/or PERL.
• Experience deploying and managing applications in cloud tenants (AWS, Azure).
• Knowledge of vulnerability remediation, disaster recovery, data spill remediation, FIPS compliance, SSL/TLS, and SELinux.
• Windows system administration experience and experience administering Java-based applications.
• Strong understanding and implementation experience with SCRUM, Lean, Agile, or Scaled Agile (SAFe) 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Remote: Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. The successful candidate for this role will be required to reside and work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. territories).

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.