Principal Platform DeveSecOps Engineer. (Onsite)

Raytheon; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon in Aurora, CO is seeking a Principal Platform DevSecOps Engineer. This onsite role focuses on designing, implementing, and sustaining cloud-based infrastructure stability using DevSecOps methodologies.

Applicants should have a BS/BA in a STEM field along with at least 8 years of experience, and must hold an active TS/SCI clearance. Benefits include a competitive salary, medical insurance, and opportunities for relocation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related work experience.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance valid from day one.
• Experience with cloud-based systems and automation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and sustain a cloud-based infrastructure.
• Ensure platform security and compliance.
• Provide ongoing operational support and maintain platform stability.

Skills

RedHat Linux

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

Python

Bash

Kubernetes

Docker

CI/CD Pipeline Tools

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, Physics, or other STEM

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Jenkins

GitLab

Job description

Principal Platform DevSecOps Engineer

Onsite position at RTX Facility in Aurora, CO.

Role Overview

This role entails the design, development, implementation, integration, and sustainment of a cloud-based compute, network, and storage infrastructure. The position focuses on platform modernization by incorporating emerging technologies to optimize performance and efficiency. Utilizing DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies, tools, and automation, the role streamlines processes, enhances collaboration, and accelerates software release cycles for a large-scale program supporting a critical national asset.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the architecture, design, integration, and support of platform and infrastructure environments across build, integration & test, and production stages.
• Apply industry and company best practices to enhance scalability, consistency, and infrastructure efficiency; reduce deployment time and automate configuration management.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, data scientists, and agile development teams to design resilient and scalable platform solutions.
• Embed security and compliance measures into the platform, including encryption and access management.
• Provide ongoing operational support to maintain stability, functionality, and performance of the platform.

Qualifications – Must Have

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Physics, or other STEM disciplines with a minimum of 8 years of related work experience.
• Experience in installation, configuration, and maintenance of RedHat Linux operating systems.
• Experience designing, implementing, and integrating cloud-based systems on platforms such as AWS.
• Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef.
• Active TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance required on day one; U.S. citizenship required.

Qualifications – Preferred

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification (Security+ CE or equivalent).
• Experience analyzing performance and troubleshooting applications and infrastructure services on Linux-based operating systems.
• Strong background managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologies.
• Proficiency in developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework.
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, EKS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, VPC) and security-focused deployments.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and/or Podman.
• Hands‑on experience with CI/CD pipeline tools (Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, GitLab, Helm).
• Programming or scripting skills in Python and Bash for automation and system operations.
• Experience with security scanning tools (e.g., Nessus) and installation of COTS/FOSS products.

Benefits

• Salary range: 107,500 USD – 204,500 USD.
• Relocation eligibility.
• 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.
• Potential for annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.