Cloud Engineer

Prattwhitney; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

Flexible schedules

Educational assistance

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Dental

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Cloud Engineer to provision, install, configure, operate, and maintain systems in Azure or AWS. You will work on Windows/Linux infrastructure, manage authentication, and automate tasks with PowerShell or Terraform.

Initially, expect off-hours shifts and collaboration with a teammate to automate manual work. The role emphasizes 24x7 operations and cross-functional teamwork across distributed sites.

Qualifications

• BS in MIS, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years deploying and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure and/or AWS, with Windows and Linux servers.
• Strong understanding of networks, servers, storage, and databases, plus troubleshooting methodology.

Responsibilities

• Work with a small team on cloud projects and system support.
• Deliver practical solutions to complex problems.
• Design and support new and existing cloud applications infrastructure.
• Oversee cloud operations and infrastructure for new workloads.
• Continuously improve and mature cloud services.
• Provide IT systems administration in RedHat and Windows environments.

Skills

Cloud deployment & management

Windows & Linux administration

Active Directory

Scripting (PowerShell)

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

BS in MIS/CS/Tech/Engineering/Math or equivalent

Tools

VMware

WSUS

Terraform/HCL

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-CA-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate Enterprise Services team: Provide services for infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and general IT support to enable the Enterprise Services SIOP application suite. Participate in support, planning, definition of best practices, and collaborative meetings in support of these goals.

Role Overview

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Windows/Linux infrastructure in the cloud (Azure or AWS) environments.

Duties include, but are not limited to, server management; storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; software and license configuration.

Important Note: During the first few months, this role will require working occasional non-standard or off-hours shifts. You will partner closely with another team member to help automate existing manual tasks currently performed during off-hours. Once these processes are fully automated, off-hours support will no longer be required on a regular basis.

What You Will Do

• Work with a small team on cloud projects and system support.
• Deliver practical solutions to complex problems.
• Design and support new and existing cloud applications infrastructure.
• Oversee cloud operations and designing infrastructure for new workloads.
• Continuously improve and mature cloud services.
• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous RedHat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows environment.
• Work in both cloud (Azure or AWS) and on-prem environments.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including best practices, procedures, and policies.
• Work effectively in a geographically distributed team environment.
• Engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Work independently with users to define concepts.
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Minimum Education is BS in MIS, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or with 5 years of work experience or related field or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.
• Over 5 years of experience in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure and/or AWS, including expertise in administering both Windows and Linux server operating systems.
• Possesses a robust understanding of computers, networks, servers, storage, and databases, along with experience in server architecture and troubleshooting methodologies with experience developing solutions and documenting various technical issues.
• Proficient with technologies such as Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, and possesses prior experience in systems and networking administration beyond basic account maintenance and demonstrates strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform/HCL) for automating tasks and developing custom scripts to optimize Azure infrastructure management and deployment processes.
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technological solutions.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and understandable interactions over the phone.
• Capable of engaging professionally with a diverse group of developers, customers, and managers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Microsoft Azure certification(s).
• Knowledge of or experience supporting Kinaxis Maestro.
• Experience leveraging AI tools in everyday work, including AI-based code assistants or AI-driven troubleshooting solutions, to improve efficiency and accelerate problem resolution.

What We Offer

• parental (including paternal) leave
• flexible work schedules
• achievement awards
• educational assistance
• child/adult backup care
• 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
• holidays

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position is remote. Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). The employee may be expected to travel to the Santa Isabel site location as needed. 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.

Application Window

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.