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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nDoD Clearance: Secret\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1At 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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.\nRole Overview\nAs a Network Architect, you will play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable network infrastructures that support RTX's mission-critical aerospace and defense systems. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, lead network modernization initiatives, troubleshoot complex network and security issues, and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.\nWhat You Will Do\nDevelop and maintain network architecture supporting enterprise and mission-critical systems.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to design network solutions that meet business and security requirements.\nEvaluate and implement emerging technologies to improve network efficiency and security.\nTroubleshoot complex network and security issues to ensure system uptime and reliability.\nLead network modernization initiatives and provide technical guidance to engineering teams.\nDocument network configurations, processes, and procedures to ensure compliance with RTX policies and industry standards.\nApply advanced networking and cybersecurity practices within highly regulated aerospace and defense environments.\nWhat You Will Learn\nAdvanced networking concepts and technologies supporting aerospace and defense applications.\nCybersecurity practices and protocols used to secure critical network infrastructures.\nCollaboration with cybersecurity, software engineering, and systems engineering teams.\nBest practices in network design and architecture within highly regulated environments.\nExposure to RTX projects shaping the future of aerospace and defense.\nQualifications You Must Have\nTypically requires a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field and 10+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and 7+ years of relevant experience.\nExperience with enterprise-level network hardware, such as Cisco, Juniper, and Palo Alto.\nExperience with network monitoring tools and troubleshooting practices.\nActive Secret Clearance \nQualifications We Prefer\nMaster's degree in a related technical field.\nDeep expertise in network architecture, design, and implementation.\nStrong understanding of network protocols, including TCP/IP, BGP, and OSPF, and network security standards.\nCCIE or equivalent advanced networking certification.\nExperience working in highly classified or mission-critical environments.\nFamiliarity with cloud networking solutions and hybrid network architectures.\nKnowledge of compliance frameworks such as NIST, RMF, or CMMC.\nStrong communication skills and the ability to present technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.\nLearn More & Apply Now!\nWork Location\nThis is a hybrid role, Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.\nWhat 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.\nAs 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.\nThe salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 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. 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