Network Engineer, Principal Specialist, Goleta, CA Onsite

Raytheon; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Network Engineer (Principal Specialist) for our Goleta, CA facility to ensure the smooth operation of classified network infrastructure. The role requires active security clearance and on-site work in our Goleta location.

You will install, maintain, and monitor network hardware and software, coordinate with teams, and produce clear documentation. Relocation is considered per policy; occasional after-hours work may be required.

Qualifications

• Active US Secret Security Clearance required on day 1.
• Onsite role in Goleta, CA.
• Experience with government/classified network environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate classified network infrastructure.
• Document network configurations, diagrams, and procedures.
• Install, configure, and reconfigure hardware and software elements.

Skills

Cisco ISE

802.1X

SolarWinds

Voice and data networks

Tools

Cisco ISE

SolarWinds

Routers & switches

Firewalls

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-28

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-GOLETA-B01 ~ 6825 Cortona Dr ~ BLDG B01

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 Type: Secret - Current

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

Network Engineer, Principal Specialist

Raytheon Digital Technology - Classified Information Services

Goleta CA - ONSITE position

Active US Secret Clearance 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.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Join this high impact team as a Network Engineer (P3) to ensure the smooth operation of classified network infrastructure at our Raytheon/RTX locations. The installation, maintenance, support, and monitoring of the network infrastructure will be performed. Candidate must have advanced background supporting networks and have an active US Secret Security Clearance to be considered. This role is in our Goleta, CA location, and the role will be onsite at our facilities there to work in classified computing areas. This role is in SAP areas. This role is relocation eligible if the selected applicant meets company policy criteria.

What You Will Do:

• Focuses on Inter-team communication and organization of clear documentation of network details to support and enable smooth project growth.
• We ideally need someone with Cisco ISE experience with 802.1X, SolarWinds, and setting up client server environments for government networks.
• Maintains smooth operation of voice and data networks. Plans, evaluates, coordinates, and performs installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice communication network.
• Develop technical expertise in all areas of voice and data networks hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, encryptors etc.
• Maintains network management software platforms.
• Propose solutions to management to ensure all communications requirements based on future needs and current usage, configuring such solutions to optimize cost savings aligning with future requirements factoring in redundancy and required network uptime.
• Prepares or ensures that appropriate network documentation exists, including operational instructions, technical diagrams, and other documentation. Where no documentation exists, new documentation will be created.
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Assist with coordination of third-party maintenance for network equipment or with vendors for third-party support.
• Network designs that include selection of hardware and software packages, hierarchical architecture, and geographical limitations.
• Work with program engineers to resolve networking problems in tactical environments.
• Assist in the overall performance and capability of technical team through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing.
• Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed.
• Must be able to work with general supervision and follow established procedures.