Date Posted:
2026-09-14
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Security Clearance Type:
DoD Clearance: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date
What You Will Do
• Design, deploy, and maintain RHEL-based systems in production and development environments.
• Implement OS hardening standards and security controls across Linux systems.
• Develop and maintain automated configuration workflows using Ansible or other IaC/CM tools.
• Write and maintain scripts to support system configuration, monitoring, and operational tasks.
• Apply systems engineering principles to requirements analysis, design documentation, verification, and lifecycle support.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across Linux/Windows hosts, networks, infrastructure services, and applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to ensure system reliability, security, and scalability.
• Participate in technical reviews, architecture discussions, and design planning.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires abachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, or related field and 5 years of experience
Demonstrated hands-on experience with RHEL administration.
Demonstrated background in OS hardening, security baselines, and compliance frameworks (e.g., STIGs, CIS Benchmarks).
The ability to obtain and maintain an Interim Secret U.S security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
Qualifications We Prefer
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or similar.
Experience with Ansible or equivalent IaC/configuration management tools (e.g., Puppet, Chef, SaltStack).
Solid understanding of Linux and Windows networking fundamentals (DNS, DHCP, routing, firewalls, services).
Ability to approach problems with systems engineering thinking, including structured analysis and clear documentation.
Familiarity with virtualization or containerization technologies (KVM, VMware, Docker, Podman) is a plus.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced engineering environment.
Experience in secure enterprise or government environments.
Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing.
Understanding of reliability, maintainability, or other systems engineering specialty areas.
Relevant certifications (RHCSA/RHCE, Security+, Network+, etc.).
Learn More & Apply Now
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
Onsite: 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.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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 candidates 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 companys 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.
