Senior Infrastructure​/Networking Engineer

Senior Infrastructure / Networking Engineer – Applied Signal Technology (AST), Annapolis Junction, MD (Onsite, with flexibility at hiring manager discretion).

• You will be an integral part of a team that makes decisions and generates ideas that will push products above and beyond.
• You will guide and oversee the design, development, test, and delivery of advanced high-capacity systems that process modern communications.
• You will work with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country.
• You need excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work autonomously yet collaboratively in a team environment.
• You will generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary.
• May travel up to 25%

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) unless prohibited by local laws/regulations and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued Top Secret SCI (TS/SCI) clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with system development to support multiple programs.
• Experience with development using Python or similar scripting languages.
• Hands‑on experience with Linux, especially Red Hat based distributions.
• Experience with System Administration.
• Experience with enterprise‑grade networking equipment, such as Cisco, Arista, or Juniper.
• Experience with virtualization technology (KVM, VMWare, Hyper‑V).
• Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP and UDP.
• Experience with configuration management systems (Puppet, Ansible, Salt).
• Experience designing and setting up networks and data centers.
• Experience verifying and validating the software and system work as intended.
• Experience working both in a team environment and independently.

• Experience with User Interface development.
• Experience with enterprise‑grade storage equipment.
• Experience with object‑oriented programming languages.
• Strong experience with Python or other scripting languages.
• Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized systems.
• Experience with process improvement.
• Experience with automated system deployments.
• Existing Top‑Secret SCI (TS/SCI) with Poly (Active within the last 24 months).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student Loan Repayment Program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages you can buy: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
• Relocation Eligibility – Eligible.
• And More!

USD 95,500 – 181,700. Salary range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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