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U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance\n\nSecurity Clearance Type:\nSecret - Current\n\nSecurity Clearance Status:\nActive and existing security clearance required on day 1Senior Principal Software Engineer - DevOps / Infrastructure (Onsite)\nCollins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a global leader providing technologically advanced and intelligent solutions across the aerospace and defense industry. We leverage our extensive capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and deep expertise needed to tackle our customers’ most complex challenges and navigate the demands of a fast-paced global market.\nThe Strategic Defense Solutions (SDS) portfolio is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Software Engineering professional to join our team in Sterling, VA. In this critical role, you will be part of an innovative team focused on designing and developing holistic, integrated simulation and training solutions, directly ensuring our customers are prepared for the most vital missions.\nThis position requires an active U.S. security clearance and sole U.S. citizenship, as dual citizenship is not permitted due to the nature of the program/contract. Most aspects of the job must be accomplished in a lab environment, so this position requires regular on-site presence. This position is located onsite at our Sterling, VA site.\nWhat You Will Do:\nSupport and develop automation solutions that enable our teams to build and deploy code efficiently and consistently.\nCollaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration, deployment, and operation of software systems.\nTake ownership of the program’s CI/CD pipeline, optimizing code integration and delivery of the simulation environment.\nUse troubleshooting skills to resolve issues with build chain or CI/CD pipeline tools.\nIdentify manual processes that can be automated with recommendations for strategy and improvements, prior experience with automated testing as part of a CI/CD pipeline.\nConsider the organization’s entire CI/CD infrastructure when making changes and improvements.\nDesign, implement, and maintain scalable, secure, and efficient infrastructure solutions to support mission-critical applications and services.\nApply deep understanding of DevOps principles, cloud infrastructure, automation, and system reliability.\nQualifications You Must Have:\nExperience deploying, configuring, and supporting CI/CD Pipelines.\nExperience with common software development and management tools such as GitLab, Jira, Confluence, Coverity, Nexus, Artifactory, and Splunk.\nExperience with automation frameworks such as Ansible, Terraform, Puppet, etc.\nExperience with server-side scripting languages such as Python, Bash, and PowerShell.\nExperience with a virtual environment such as VMware, Proxmox, etc.\nExperience with continuous integration for real-time testing and diagnostics within a virtualized environment.\nExperience with Docker/ Podman containers, or Kubernetes orchestration.\nExperience working in Linux and Windows environments.\nExperience with development IDEs such as Visual Studio, Visual Studio Code, or other related.\nExperience in application development and integration within one or more IaaS/PaaS (Red\nHat OpenShift / VMware / OpenStack).\nExperience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g. Scrum, SAFe).\nStronge understanding of networking (TCP/IP, VLANs) and experience configuring network devices or virtual networks.\nQualifications You Must Have:\nTypically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience\nActive and transferable U.S. government issued secret security clearance is required prior to start date\nQualifications We Prefer:\nExperience as an Agile Product Owner skilled in guiding teams, managing backlogs, and translating business needs into technical requirements.\nFamiliarity with cloud networking frameworks (L2, L3, and spine-leaf architecture).\nExperience in microservices using RESTful APIs.\nFamiliarity with maintaining and deploying database technology, such as SQL and NoSQL databases like MongoDB, PostgreSQL and MonetDB.\nFamiliarity with JSON, XML, YAML and XSD formats, rules, and usages.\nExperience in refactoring legacy systems for cloud or virtual environments.\nCertifications: Security (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent); Networking (CCNA,or equivalent).\nExperience in application development and integration within one or more cloud platform services such as (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, VMware Cloud).\nDo you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions - whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.\nWhat We Offer:\nSome of our competitive benefits package includes:\nMedical, dental, and vision insurance \nThree weeks of vacation for newly hired employees \nGenerous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option \nTuition reimbursement program \nStudent Loan Repayment Program \nLife insurance and disability coverage \nOptional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection \nBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits \nOvia Health, fertility, and family planning \nAdoption Assistance \nAutism Benefit \nEmployee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions \nHealthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program \nDoctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits \nBright Horizons, child and elder care services \nTeladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program \nEligible for relocation assistance\nAnd more! \nLearn More & Apply Now!\n*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.\nOnsite: 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.\nAt Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form - with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.\nApply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.\n#MISENG\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 145,600 USD - 276,800 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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