Senior. Platform Engineer (OnSite)

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Annual incentive compensation based on performance

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Senior Platform Engineer in Aurora, Colorado, to design and implement infrastructure platforms for a major defense program. In this role, you will leverage DevOps/DevSecOps tools and automate processes to enhance deployment cycles.

The ideal candidate will have a BS/BA in a STEM field, at least 5 years of experience, and skills in Kubernetes and Docker. Benefits include a salary range of $86,800 – $165,200 and comprehensive healthcare plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of related work experience designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services.
• Active and current TS/SCI or CI Polygraphed security clearance required on day 1.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (Security + CE or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Support the transition of a system that is tightly coupled to the underlying infrastructure.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and other agile development teams to design and implement robust platform solutions.
• Maintain and improve the computer/network/storage infrastructure.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Python

Java

Ruby

Bash

C++

C#

Go

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Red Hat Linux

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Jenkins

Artifactory

GitLab

Terraform

Ansible

Chef

Job description

Position Overview

Senior Platform Engineer – responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and integrating infrastructure platforms that support software and mission capabilities across a large defense program. This role will leverage DevOps/DevSecOps tools, container orchestration, automation, and secure infrastructure practices to accelerate build, test, and deployment cycles.

Location

Onsite at the RTX Facility in Aurora, Colorado. All work will be performed on site.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the transition of a system that is tightly coupled to the underlying infrastructure.
• Assist with architecture, design, development, integration, and support of build, integration & test, and deployment pipelines.
• Leverage company and industry best practices to improve scalability, consistency, and infrastructure efficiency; reduce deployment time and automate configuration management.
• Collaborate with software engineers, data scientists, and other agile development teams to design and implement robust platform solutions.
• Integrate security and compliance into the platform using services such as encryption and access management.
• Provide operational support for the platform.
• Maintain and improve the computer/network/storage infrastructure, modernizing the program platform’s overarching design through emerging technologies, DevOps, and automation.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Physics, or another STEM field.
• Minimum 5 years of related work experience designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, Ruby, Bash, C++, C#, or Go.
• Experience with Red Hat Linux.
• Active and current TS/SCI or CI Polygraphed security clearance required on day 1.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must meet DoD 8570 IAT Level II requirements (Security + CE or equivalent).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Jenkins, Artifactory, GitLab.
• Experience troubleshooting applications and infrastructure services on Linux-based operating systems.
• Experience with automation frameworks: Terraform, Ansible, Chef.
• Experience developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework.
• Background in COTS/FOSS product installation, configuration, and integration.

Benefits & Salary

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and healthcare savings accounts.
• Paid time off, holidays, and parental leave.
• Annual incentive compensation (short- and long-term) based on performance.
• Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

EEO Statement

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.