Network Operations Engineer (SME/Technical Advisor), Tucson, AZ - Onsite

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Relocation assistance

Incentive programs

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a Principal Network Engineer (P5) for classified infrastructure in Tucson, onsite. Requires active Secret clearance, university degree, and 10+ years of experience with Cisco LAN/WAN and security solutions.

Role involves leading major projects, budgets, SOPs, and introducing innovative tech across the organization; travel up to 25% may be required. U.S. citizenship is mandatory.

Qualifications

• University degree or advanced degree with 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience as network engineer for classified, enterprise-class Cisco LAN/WAN.
• Experience with boundary protection technologies (Palo Alto preferred).
• 2+ of the following Cisco capabilities: SD-WAN, SD-Access, ACI, etc.
• Certification meeting 8570 IAT Level III or 8140 Advanced and CCNP/CCIE-level certs.
• Active and transferable U.S. Government Secret clearance; U.S. citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Lead major network projects with thorough design reviews and proper execution.
• Respond to escalations with standard and non-standard solutions; provide direction.
• Drive budget planning, SOPs, and team practices; present status to stakeholders.
• Implement new technology innovations across the organization; ensure secure, reliable networks.

Skills

Network engineering

Security clearance

Cisco certifications

ISE/802.1x/AAA

SD-WAN/SD-Access/ACI

Cisco UC Manager/Meeting Server

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

SolarWinds

Linux

ESXi

Active Directory

NAS/SAN

Job description

Raytheon Digital Technology Classified Transformation Tucson, AZ - Onsite Position Active 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 freedom and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

The Principal Network Engineer (P5), Network Operations for Classified Infrastructure Services within Raytheon Digital Technology. This role will serve as the senior technical advisor to respond to technical or complex escalations with standard and non-standard solutions within our programs. Collaborating with a team of various levels of Network support professionals responsible for secure, reliable, scalable, and supportable network services. This position requires the ability to identify systemic inefficiencies, delivering measurable performance improvements, identifying opportunities for innovation, providing input to review boards, and communicating with parties within and outside of own function. This role oversees and manages major projects, ensuring all technical designs and network changes are thoroughly reviewed and properly executed. The position participates in budget planning and the development of operational guidelines, while also driving the creation of new standard operating procedures and team practices. The principal engineer will provide leadership with clear presentations and status updates on key project initiatives and will be responsible for implementing new technology innovations across the organization.

Travel is required throughout regional areas of responsibility (up to 25%).

Qualifications

Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experience Experience as network engineer for classified, enterprise-class Cisco-based Local and Wide Area Networks (LAN/WAN) with in-depth Layer 2 and Layer 3 experience Experience with boundary protection technologies (preferably Palo Alto) Integrate new capabilities including hardware, software, operating systems, and applications leveraging knowledge across all digital domains to speed deployment. Certification meeting 8570 IAT Level III or 8140 Advanced for Network Operations Specialist (e.g. CCNP Security, CISSP, or CASP+) and Professional- or Expert-level Cisco certification (e.g. CCNP or CCIE) Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. Experience deploying and operating a variety of Cisco-based technologies (You should have 2 or more of the following): Software Defined Networking (SD-WAN (preferred), Catalyst Center/SD-Access, and Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI)) Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for 802.1x and AAA Cisco Unified Communications Manager and/or Cisco Meeting Server Qualifications We Prefer Strong communication skills, with ability to influence and drive change with peers and leaders across the organization. Experience as an SME or technical advisor in a fast-paced program environment. Search Demonstrated success in managing projects and leading change efforts in a Digital Technology domain. Extensive experience of critical infrastructure systems such as Microsoft Active Directory Services (AD, DNS, CS, etc.), Linux configuration and operation, ESXi, and NAS/SAN Experience installing and operating SNMP-based network management tools (e.g. SolarWinds) Experience briefing senior leaders on projects Certified RTX CORE Professional or higher Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Top Secret security clearance.

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.

• 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.
• Relocation - this role is relocation eligible if the applicant meets company policy criteria.
• The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

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.

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. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.