Network Operations Section Manager, El Segundo, CA, Onsite

Role Overview

Network Operations Section Manager – Senior Manager, Information (M5). Onsite position based in ElSegundo, California. Requires an active U.S. Top Secret security clearance.

• Lead and manage a regional team of more than 20 networking professionals across California, Colorado, and Indiana.
• Own the overall health and performance of the Local and Wide Area Networks, including any matrixed resources.
• Develop team capabilities, set clear performance expectations, and enforce operating discipline to meet operational commitments.
• Drive vision and strategic planning, including the development of operational metrics, technical roadmaps, long‑term budgets, and technical debt management.
• Establish and execute solutions catalog development and support daily operations to deliver stable, proactive, and secure environments.
• Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships with program leaders, customers, cybersecurity, infrastructure, engineering, and other cross‑functional partners.
• Apply operational discipline across incident, problem, change, configuration, vulnerability, inventory, capacity, and lifecycle management.
• Guide technical direction, evaluate risks, and collaborate with subject‑matter experts on networking strategy and modernization.
• Lead organizational change, shifting priorities, and resource constraints while maintaining a high‑performing culture of ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Employee and Organization Development – build trust, coaching, performance management, and succession planning.
• Execution and Delivery Leadership – translate priorities into actionable plans, manage multiple commitments, and maintain visibility to progress.
• Strategy and Roadmap Management – align day‑to‑day operations with broader organizational priorities and future capability requirements.
• Stakeholder Management – influence, communicate risk and status, and secure alignment among competing priorities.
• Operational Leadership and Continuous Improvement – reduce recurring issues, strengthen service quality, and advance the networking function’s maturity.
• Technical Acumen – possess sufficient networking knowledge to guide decisions and balance technical, security, and resource considerations.

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 10 years relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of 7 years.
• Advanced certification for Network Operations Specialist (e.g., 8140, CCNP Security, CASP+, CISSP) or for IT Investment/Portfolio Manager.
• Experience with classified networking concepts and operations, including routing and switching, monitoring, incident and change management, configuration, vulnerability, inventory, and lifecycle management.
• Proven leadership of technical teams through organizational change and operational challenges.
• Strong project management experience, including roadmaps, modernization efforts, workload management, and talent development.
• Active, transferable U.S. government‑issued Top Secret clearance mandatory prior to start.
• Must be a U.S. citizen; only U.S. citizens are eligible for security clearance.

• Experience managing network teams in classified environments.
• Strong customer service and written/oral communication skills.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent IT project experience.
• Knowledge of Industry
  4.0 technologies, Connected Factory initiatives, and cloud‑based environments.
• Familiarity with network management tools and business continuity/disaster recovery operations.
• Background in IT, engineering, or program management environments.
• Knowledge of security requirements and controls in classified environments (DFARS, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, JSIG).
• Experience with cybersecurity hardening, compliance, process controls, and risk management.
• Ability to build relationships across all levels, prioritize competing tasks, and inspire teams.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability plans.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, and parental leave.
• Paid time off, holidays, and potential annual incentive compensation.

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