Date Posted:

2024-10-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTCT1: Corp - CT - Remote Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.   

 

To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed. 

 

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

 

Position Overview:
RTX has an opportunity for a Wide Area Network (WAN) Engineer in the Enterprise Infrastructure Services – Operations. The function is responsible for the delivery of  WAN network services to all divisions to successfully enable our expanding business and assure operational delivery of critical functions and services.

The role is primarily responsible for the WAN implementation, support, maintenance, and overall operation of the RTX network. The successful candidate will be qualified to intermediate level in WAN / LAN network technologies and is responsible for providing input to the operation of WAN/LAN/WLAN/ and network security infrastructure.


What You Will Do
• Supports the WAN design, installation, maintenance, administration, and support of Raytheon’s networks in a complex multi-protocol WAN/LAN environment.
• Performs daily checks, incident handling and service request handing in line with operating processes.
• Performs activities associated with the network infrastructure and telecommunications services. Including WAN routing, switching, encryption, security, optimization, VoIP, wireless and appropriate management tools, such as CA Spectrum, Netscout, Statseeker, or SolarWinds.
• Undertakes aspects of technical network configuration and device hardening across hardware, software, cabling, bandwidth engineering, configuration planning, administration, and support of data and voice communications networks.
• Provide on-call support.
• Completes preventative maintenance to maintain service operation in line with operating standards and service level agreements.
• Identifies utilization patterns and their effect on operation/system availability and performance expectations, investigates, recommends, and installs enhancements and operating procedures that optimize network availability.
• Ensures timely notification of maintenance requirements and effects on system availability and the creation of maintenance tasks from incidents.
• Responsible for implementing changes and conforming to Operational processes (such as Incident, Problem and Change), procedures and standards
• Assists with the identification and recommendation of network improvements to ensure that the network performs and can scale to support application, user and service needs.
• Working individually or in conjunction with third parties to ensure that all aspects of the operational service are supported effectively and efficiently.
• Contribute to regular risk reviews to minimize impact or potential degradation to business operations.
• Adheres to and contributes to the improvement of documentation, processes, and procedures
• Assists in the implementation of projects and programs, ensuring compliance with the necessary delivery and governance processes.
• Maintains network configuration and security integrity through CI management and documented procedures.
 

Qualifications You Must Have
• Minimum 5 years experience of configuring and/or troubleshooting WAN configurations,  BGP, EIGRP,OSPF, DMVPN, IPSec, routing, and switching,
• Minimum 5 years direct experience in building scalable and highly available WAN networks.
• Minimum 5 years in depth knowledge of network systems, including design, troubleshooting, infrastructure (hardware, software and telecommunications), maintenance and operations.
• Minimum 5 years experience problem solving and troubleshooting complex, distributed network systems.
• US Citizen or US Person required
• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience.
 

Qualifications We Prefer
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) for Routing and Switching
• Familiarity with network monitoring and management tools.
• Knowledge and understanding of industry best practices.
• Ability to travel.
• Availability to provide On Call support out of normal working hours on a rotational basis.
• Ability to learn complex systems and business processes and define requirements for solutions.
• Ability to work with limited information and vague problem definitions.
• Able to work well with global teams, including time-zone flexibility.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence technical experts in other technical competencies.
• It’s expected that the incumbent will have experience in both local area and wide area networking technologies along with exposure to network security. 
• Prior experience of defense or highly regulated technical industry.
• Other professional certifications: (ISC)2 SSCP, CISSP
 

What We Offer
• Robust total rewards package with compensation;
• Healthcare, Wellness, Retirement
• Work/Life Benefits
• Career Development and Recognition Programs
• Parental (including paternal) leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Achievement Awards
• Educational Assistance
• Child/Adult backup Care
• +many other great benefits

Location:
REMOTE


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This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program. The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey. Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience. Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.
Minimum Program Qualifications
To qualify for the RTX Re-Empower Program, candidates should:
• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. 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.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.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.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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