Senior. Platform DevOps Engineer (Onsite)

Job Description

Citizen, U.Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​
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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. 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.
Platform DevOps Engineer , supporting one of our premier programs in the business unit where you will be working with a cross-disciplinary team of Platform engineers and Systems Administrators leading the industry in ground systems solutions.
This role entails the design, development, implementation, integration, and sustainment of our compute, network, and storage infrastructure. The position also focuses on platform modernization by incorporating emerging technologies to optimize performance and efficiency. Utilizing DevOps/DevSecOps methodologies, tools, and automation, the role is critical in streamlining processes, enhancing collaboration, and accelerating software release cycles.
As part of the team, you will contribute to the development and operational environments of a large-scale program that supports a critical national asset, ensuring its reliability and innovation in line with mission objectives.
Note This position will be filled onsite at the RTX Facility in Aurora CO .
Platform Development and Optimization: Contribute to the architecture, design, integration, and support of platform and infrastructure environments across build, integration & test, and production stages. Focus on ensuring these environments are optimized for performance, reliability, and scalability within cloud-based ecosystems
Best Practices and Automation: Utilize industry and company best practices to enhance scalability, consistency, and infrastructure efficiency, while reducing deployment time and automating configuration management processes
Cross-Team Collaboration: Work closely with software engineers, data scientists, and other agile development teams to design and implement resilient and scalable platform solutions
Embed security and compliance measures into the platform, including services like encryption and access management
Provide ongoing operational support to maintain the stability, functionality, and performance of the platform
Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
RedHat Linux Expertise: Proven experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of RedHat Linux operating systems.
Experience implementing infrastructure/platform pipelines resulting in deployed services (CI/CD)
Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef to streamline infrastructure deployment and management
Active and Current TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required on day 1. S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Infrastructure Expertise: background in managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologies
DevSecOps Framework: Proficiency in developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework
Cyber knowledge and system implementation / Design decomposition
Containerization and Infrastructure Design: Proficiency in designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services using containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and/or Podman
Hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, GitLab and Helm
Experience in installation, configuration, and integration of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) and Free and Open-Source Software (FOSS) products
Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. Relocation Eligibility
This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here:
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
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.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. 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.
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