Network Engineer, Principal Specialist, Onsite Tucson, AZ

Overview

Date Posted:
Country:
United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)
Position Role Type:
Onsite

Network Engineer, Principal Specialist – Raytheon Digital Technology - Classified Infrastructure Services, Tucson, AZ – Onsite. Active U.S. clearance required on day 1. U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility. Relocation eligibility per company policy.

• Focus on inter-team communication and documentation of network details to support and enable smooth project growth.
• Preferred experience with Cisco ISE (802.1X), Solar Winds, and setting up client-server environments for government networks.
• Maintain smooth operation of voice and data networks.
• Plan, evaluate, coordinate, and perform installation and/or reconfiguration of hardware and software elements of data and/or voice networks.
• Develop technical expertise across voice and data networks hardware/software interconnection (switches, routers, firewalls, authentication servers, encryptors, etc.).
• Maintain network management software platforms and propose cost-optimized solutions aligned with future needs and redundancy.
• Ensure appropriate network documentation exists or create new documentation as needed (operational instructions, technical diagrams, etc.).
• Provide regular monitoring and network analysis for short- and long-range planning for in-house systems.
• Assist with coordination of third-party maintenance or vendor support.
• Contribute to network designs, including hardware/software selections, hierarchical architecture, and geographical considerations.
• Collaborate with program engineers to resolve networking problems in tactical environments.
• Mentor, train, and share knowledge with the technical team.
• Willingness to work outside normal business hours as needed.
• Ability to work with general supervision and follow established procedures.

You will apply your Network Engineering skills to defense-oriented programs. Obtain Security+ within 6 months and CCNA within a year is highly desired.

• Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree with minimum 3 years of experience. Experience in configuration and troubleshooting of Cisco routers, switches, firewalls, and/or intrusion detection systems, including software upgrades.
• Active, in-scope, transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance eligibility.

• Certifications in Security+ within 6 months and CCNA within a year.
• Experience with Cisco ISE (802.1X), Solar Winds, and government network environments.
• Experience with current cabling and fiber standards; access control list, security posture, and vendor best practices.
• Experience with Visio diagramming, network management software, and IP telephony platforms.
• 1–2 years of experience with network management software; willingness to travel domestically.
• Knowledge of encryption devices, STIG compliance, and network refreshes.
• Current DoD Top Secret security clearance (as applicable).

RTX values Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. Relocation eligibility per policy. Salary range: 86,800 USD – 165,200 USD. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, FSA, paid time off, holidays, and other program-dependent benefits. Salary and benefits are determined by factors including role, location, experience, and performance.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected classes. Privacy Policy and Terms apply.