Senior Platform DevSecOps Engineer

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 have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Platform DevSecOps 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 a cloud-based computer, 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.

What You Will Do

• 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
• Security and Compliance Integration: Embed security and compliance measures into the platform, including services like encryption and access management
• Operational Support: Provide ongoing operational support to maintain the stability, functionality, and performance of the platform
• Cloud Infrastructure Development: Hands-on experience designing, implementing, and integrating cloud-based systems on infrastructure platforms like AWS
• Automation Tools: Experience with automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, and Chef to streamline infrastructure deployment and management

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires BS/BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and a minimum 5 years of related work experience
• RedHat Linux experience in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of RedHat Linux operating systems
• Programming and Scripting Skills: Experience in Python and Bash or similar for automation, configuration, and system operations
• DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification: Must meet Department of Defense 8570 Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II requirements, such as holding a Security+ CE or equivalent certification
• 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 We Prefer

• Linux Systems: Experience in analyzing performance and troubleshooting applications and infrastructure services on Linux-based operating systems
• Infrastructure Experience: Background in managing and troubleshooting servers, networks, storage, and virtualization technologies
• DevSecOps Framework: Experience in developing, testing, and delivering applications within a DevSecOps framework
• Cloud Platform: Experience with cloud platforms, preferably AWS, including designing, deploying, and securing cloud services
• AWS Services Proficiency: Hands-on experience with AWS services such as EC2, EKS, S3, CloudWatch, IAM, and VPC, with a focus on secure and scalable deployments
• Containerization and Infrastructure Design: Experience designing, implementing, and integrating platform infrastructure services using containerization technologies such as Kubernetes, Docker, and/or Podman
• Experience with CICD Tools: Hands-on experience in deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD pipeline tools such as Jira, Confluence, Jenkins, Artifactory, GitLab and Helm
• Scanning Tools: Familiarity with security scanning tools like Nessus

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

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for 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

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: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

Location: Aurora, CO: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-aurora-co-location

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