Infrastructure Engineer (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Largo (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading aerospace and defense company as an Onsite Engineer, where you'll play a vital role in supporting datacenter planning and maintaining private cloud infrastructure. This position offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced technologies in a collaborative environment. You'll be responsible for managing VMware infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance, and contributing to the security of systems. With a strong focus on innovation, this role allows you to make a significant impact while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Three weeks of vacation

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Adoption Assistance

Wellness rewards program

Virtual doctor visits

Flexible work schedules

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of computer, network, and security systems.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Account for power consumption and cooling load in a datacenter.
• Configure, manage and maintain physical and virtual infrastructure.

Skills

Computer Networking

Security Systems

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

STEM Degree

DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

VMware

Microsoft Windows Server

Linux

Job description

Date Posted:

2025-05-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

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

Security Clearance:

TS/SCI - Current

Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Onsite Engineer to support datacenter planning and sustainment of private cloud hardware software infrastructure. The guest systems include Microsoft Windows, Linux and vendor appliances.

What You Will Do

• Account for power consumption in a datacenter.
• Account for cooling load in a datacenter.
• Ability to work with HVAC and Electrical facilities personnel on site.
• Configure, manage and maintain the physical and virtual infrastructure.
• Perform required maintenance operations of several VMware virtual infrastructure in accordance with established schedules and best practices. May require off hour support.
• Implement and maintain ESXi, VM, and vCenter DISA STIGs.
• Install, configure and integrate servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Performing backups, troubleshooting and problem resolution for servers associated with a VMware virtual infrastructure.
• Build highly available server clusters in a vSphere environment.
• Build and configuring virtual networks.
• Document, test and implement virtual services and devices.
• Assess and evaluate current virtual computing infrastructure and provide recommendations for enhancements.
• Create and maintain VM templates used for rapid deployment of virtual machines.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures.
• Create and defend system change requests.
• Manage user requests for assistance, application installation and upgrades.
• Responsible for the maintenance, configuration, and reliable operation of secure computer systems, network servers, and switches.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software errors, documenting problems and resolutions, prioritizing problems, and assessing impact of issues.
• Create documentation of all work performed to capture configuration and installation procedures.
• Support security staff in compliance and vulnerability audits of computer systems, implementing security remediation, and during accreditation events.

Qualifications You Must Have

• A strong understanding and knowledge of computer, network, and security systems.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work well independently under limited oversight, be self-directed and able to prioritize work.
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Must be able to attain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or CISSP preferred).
• Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain SCI program access prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with datacenter power, cooling load calculation planning, supporting datacenter thermal inspection, Microsoft Windows Server environment to include but not limited to Active Directory, DNS and Group policy, and Linux bash.
• Understanding of network engineering fundamentals, including: OSI layers, IP addressing, sub-netting, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, DHCP, etc.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and applications as required.
• Demonstrated experience implementing computer security.
• Ability to adapt both an offensive and defensive mindset to support securing information systems, to quickly switch tasks based on changing priorities, to work with limited supervision (must be a self-starter with initiative), and to work with an extremely risk adverse customer and their policies.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• And more!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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.

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About the company

Raytheon Technologies is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defense.