Senior Network Architect — Hybrid | Secret Clearance

RTX; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Wellness program

Educational assistance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX, the world's leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a senior network architect to develop and maintain enterprise network architecture for mission-critical systems in a highly regulated environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design solutions that meet business and security requirements, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance with RTX policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 10+ years in network engineering or related field.
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain DoD clearance.
• Experience with enterprise-grade network hardware and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain network architecture for mission-critical systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet business and security needs.
• Evaluate emerging technologies to improve efficiency and security.
• Troubleshoot complex network issues to ensure uptime.
• Lead network modernization initiatives and provide technical guidance.
• Document configurations and procedures to ensure RTX policy compliance.
• Apply cybersecurity practices in highly regulated aerospace environments.

Skills

Network architecture

Security compliance

Cross-functional collaboration

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Emerging technologies evaluation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) preferred

Tools

Cisco

Juniper

Palo Alto

Job description

RTX, the world's leading aerospace and defense company, seeks a senior network architect to develop and maintain enterprise network architecture for mission-critical systems in a highly regulated environment.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to design solutions that meet business and security requirements, evaluate emerging technologies, and lead modernization initiatives while ensuring compliance with RTX policies.