Principal Platform Engineer (Onsite)

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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 todays mission and stay ahead of tomorrows threat. Our team solves tough meaningful problems that create a safer more secure world.

Raytheon Technologies (RTX) is seeking a Principal Platform Engineer with well-rounded Linux Infrastructure Engineering expertise to join an agile product team. The Ideal candidate will have experience in both traditional infrastructure design; provisioning of platform storage and networking resources for existing on-premises infrastructure that ideally also has experience in emerging DevOps/DevSecOps & Modernized technologies. The Principal Platform Engineer would be engaged in the design and implementation of the system updates and upgrades with Focus on the Linux Server / Linux OS expertise and will interface with the Programs Sr. Management for Technical Exchange Meetings (TEMs) and project status as required.

The Principal Platform Engineer would be involved with development implementation of traditional compute/network/storage systems and related deployments as well as support improving the program platforms over-arching design through new emerging technologies. This includes existing operating systems and existing server hardware designs as well as supporting the design and development of new modernized system architectures through Automation tools.

Note This position is based in Richardson TX and will be working within a Secure Compartmented Integration Facility (SCIF) and may require some travel (10% or less) to customer sites for support and possible on call support/overtime.

What You Will Do

• You will leverage company and industry with the best practices and capabilities to develop and communicate implementation of infrastructure solutions
• You will maintain existing systems through Linux Based Tools and manage the COTS stack on the system to support program needs
• You will Utilize various scripting and Automation tools to develop and maintain the programs infrastructure
• You will ensure that the COTS stack and versioning is consistent across the platform; and will work with the team to make updates as necessary

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 8 years of related work experience
• Hands on Experience with Linux Operating System
• Scripting skills: Bash Python Java Perl Ruby Tcl/Tk
• Experience with markup languages: YML XML JSON
• Current TS/SCI issued security clearance is required day 1. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with container orchestration: Kubernetes Docker Podman Helm Rancher
• Experience with Lightweight Directory Access Protocol (LDAP)
• Experience with Information Technology Service Management tools: ServiceNow Atlassian (Jira Confluence)
• Experience with Agile project management Scrum methodology
• A Background in Systems Operations or Engineering; supporting large complex Information Technology environment
• Experience as a part-time Scrum Master is desired

• Proficient with MS Office suite: Word Excel PowerPoint Visio
• Experience with software deployment and integration

• A Current Poly Is strongly desired for this role to get Privilege User access to systems

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

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• 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 in the US

Department of State government website here: Richardson TX: North Texas: Are RTX

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.

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