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Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace
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.
Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.
Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Network Engineer to support the design, implementation, administration, and maintenance of secure and scalable network environments. This position supports the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) program, located at Beale AFB, CA.
What You Will Do
Design, secure, and maintain network infrastructures, including Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and cloud-based networking solutions
Configure, monitor, and troubleshoot switches, routers, firewalls, and other network appliances
Implement and manage network security protocols, including encryption, intrusion detection, and firewalls
Administer and optimize virtualized network environments, including SD-WAN and hybrid cloud solutions
Perform network monitoring and analysis to ensure high availability, reliability, and performance of services
Develop and maintain detailed network documentation, including diagrams, configurations, and procedure
Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to implement and maintain network security measures
Provide technical expertise for troubleshooting and resolving complex network issues, including root cause analysis
Support integration and sustainment of cross-domain solutions (CDS) in secure environments
Qualifications You Must Have
Active and transferable DoD Top Secret / SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain SAP clearance and access after start
Active certification to comply with NIST-8570 (e.g., Security+, CCNA, CCNP, CISSP, etc.)
Experience with networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and VPNs
Experience with enterprise-grade network hardware and software (e.g., Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto, or similar)
Experience configuring and managing firewalls, routers, and switches
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience with network automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Python)
Knowledge of virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, or KVM) and their integration into network environments
Experience with monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Splunk, or Wireshark. Familiarity with Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV)
Knowledge of enterprise wireless networking solutions and troubleshooting. Experience with configuring and deploying network solutions in classified environments
Familiarity with cybersecurity tools and processes, including ACAS, HBSS, and STIG compliance
Strong understanding of cross-domain solutions and secure information transfer protocols
Excellent communication and documentation skills to support technical processes and documentation
Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic, team-oriented environment while meeting tight deadlines.
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Flexible work weeks: 9/80A, 5/40; Flexible work Hours: Core hours, Modified time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
Collins Aerospace makes modern flight possible. Of course, that wouldn’t be possible without the capabilities and technologies of our organization, as well as our engineers – a highly skilled, accomplished network that spans more than 180 sites, 24 countries and 6 Strategic Business Units (SBUs).
Our industry-leading experts are setting the standards for the aerospace industry and paving the way for the future. But as new challenges present themselves, we need fresh, creative and motivated minds to overcome these hurdles, help us break barriers and achieve new levels of innovation. Do you have what it takes to join a global organization that doesn’t shy away from big opportunities? If so, we invite you to join our ranks and create the next generation of aerospace technologies.
Together, we will nurture an engineering culture that values intellectual curiosity, risk takers and integrity. A place where we will challenge ourselves, our teams, and the status quo and where we will work to find a way – the right way – to achieve what others can only dream of.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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 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.
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About RTX
Aerospace & Defense10,001+Founded 2020
RTX is a global aerospace and defense company that develops advanced technologies and systems for commercial, military, and government customers through its three business units: Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
