Cyber Defense Infrastructure Engineer (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2025-01-09

Country:

United States of America

Location:

RAZ99: RTN Remote, Arizona

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 Corporate RTX Enterprise Infrastructure Services (EIS) team:

Role Overview:

This position is for a Staff IT Support Technician who operates under moderate supervision. The role involves performing moderately complex documentation tasks and coordinating the installation of hardware and software solutions. Additionally, the technician will assist in the orientation, training, and assignment of tasks for technical and business support personnel

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Administration of firewalls including all aspects of design, procurement, installation and maintenance
• Troubleshooting firewall and access issues
• Understanding of Azure and AWS architectures including the abilities to manage both network security and connectivity with the enterprise network
• Strong network and routing knowledge including BGP
• Understanding DNS/DCHP/IP address management systems
• Comprehensive understanding of network security best practices and evaluating security requests for implementation
• Knowledge of current cyber security threats along with steps and methods for mitigating these risks
• Expertise in basic scripting languages (Perl, VBScript, PowerShell preferred)
• Sound project leadership and organizational skills
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm and ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment
• Flexibility for rotational on-call duties 

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience
• 3+ years of experience in network security 
• 3+ Palo Alto or similar firewall expertise
• Skilled understanding of network routing protocols
• Understanding of DNS/DHCP 
• Remote Access Services and extranet experience
• U.S. Citizen Required
• Location: REMOTE

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Understanding in AWS/AZURE
• Expertise in basic scripting languages

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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