Principal Platform DevOps Engineer (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Eligibility

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off & holidays

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

RTX is seeking Cleared Platform Engineers to join our team in Aurora, CO. We are hiring for a Principal Platform DevOps Engineer - Windows OS to manage a mix of servers, workstations, storage, and networks for a critical national asset.

The role blends hands-on work, engineering, and thorough documentation. You will design and deploy DevOps/DevSecOps solutions, automate via scripting, and optimize build, test, and deployment across on-prem and cloud environments with a focus on Windows.

Qualifications

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics and a minimum 8 years of related work experience

Responsibilities

• Leverage best practices to design, develop, implement, and support DevOps/DevSecOps for Windows hosts on the project
• Support software deployment of templates, dashboards, and scripts for program needs
• Design, implement, generate code via DevOps concepts, test, document, and maintain the system
• Assist with build/test/integration and optimize for performance across on-prem and cloud environments
• Provide guidance on resource allocation and utilization
• Assist engineers with Windows tool usage and issues using standards and best practices

Skills

Windows OS

Python

Bash

Active Directory

Agile

SAFe

Cloud infra

IaC

Troubleshooting

Education

BS/BA in STEM (IT/CS/CE/Physics)

Tools

AWS

Terraform

Chef

Ansible

VMs/VDIs

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 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: TS/SCI with Polygraph Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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. At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring 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. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

We are seeking Cleared Platform Engineers to join our team. We are looking for a Principal Platform DevOps Engineer - Windows OS for our environment; a mix of servers, workstations, storage, networks, and custom hardware, for a large Project producing a critical, strategic national asset. The skills for this need will include someone who is very familiar with the Windows Operating system and can work through the OS configuration and optimization for these environments which would involve a mixture of hands-on keyboard, engineering work, as well as documentation and baseline control.

What You Will Do

• You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to assist with design, development, implementation, and support of DevOps / DevSecOps development of our Windows based hosts for the project
• You will support software deployment of templates, dashboards, and scripts to support program need for the effort
• You will Design, implement, generate code through DevOps concepts and scripting tools, test, document, and maintain the system
• You will assist with development of build/test and integration, optimizing for performance and scalability across our on-premises and Cloud based computing environments
• You will provide guidance on resource allocation & utilization
• You will assist engineers with Windows based tool usage and issues, leveraging standards and best practices

Qualifications

Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or Physics and a minimum 8 years of related work experience

• Proven experience installing, configuring, hardening, and maintaining Windows environments
• Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and integrating cloud infrastructure solutions, preferably with AWS
• Strong experience with IaC and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Chef, and/or Ansible
• Experience troubleshooting complex systems involving multiple servers, COTS products, VMs, VDIs, and/or network issues
• Active and Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required on day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications

• Advanced troubleshooting skills for Windows platform, performance, reliability, and distributed system availability issues
• Extensive Windows OS development and deployment experience
• Proficiency with scripting languages such as Python and Bash for automation and workflow development
• Experience in Active Directory designs and implementation
• Experience with the Agile development lifecycle
• Experience with SAFe agile processes
• Knowledge of Enterprise Application development and deployment processes
• Windows MCSE Certification or similar security+ certification

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
• Relocation Eligibility
• Location: Aurora, CO
• The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.