Cloud Engineer

RTX; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Cloud Engineer to provision, configure, operate, and maintain Windows and Linux infrastructure in cloud environments (Azure or AWS). You will work with a small team on cloud projects, design new workloads, and automate tasks to reduce off-hours support.

The role requires strong scripting (PowerShell, Terraform/HCL), AD/VMware skills, and experience across cloud and on-prem environments. This is a remote US-based position with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS in MIS, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or STEM field with 5 years of experience or equivalent
• Experience deploying and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure and/or AWS across Windows and Linux servers
• Proficiency with Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, and scripting for automating Azure infrastructure management

Responsibilities

• Provide provisioning, installation/configuration, and maintenance of Windows/Linux cloud infrastructure
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate requirements into solutions
• Design and support cloud applications infrastructure and ongoing operations
• Create system documentation and enforce best practices

Skills

Azure

AWS

Windows Server

Linux

PowerShell

Terraform/HCL

Active Directory

Scripting & Automation

Education

BS in MIS/CS/Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-REMOTE

Position Role Type: Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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.

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.

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.
• Overseeing cloud operations and designing infrastructure for new workloads
• Continuously improving and maturing cloud services
• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous RedHat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows environment.
• Working in both cloud (Azure or AWS) and on‑prem environments.
• Create and maintain system documentation, including best practices 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.

Qualifications Preferred

• 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

Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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

This position is remote.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role: Remote: This position is currently designated as 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.

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. 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.

• 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

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.