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RTX · 7 hours ago

Network Engineer, Principal Specialist, Onsite, Tewksbury, MA

MA133: Tewksbury, Ma Bldg 3 Concord 50 Apple Hill Drive Concord - Building 3, Tewksbury, MA, 01876 USA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$87K/yr - $165K/yr

5+ years exp

RTX is a company committed to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Principal Specialist Network Engineer to provide advanced networking knowledge and troubleshooting support for their Classified Infrastructure Services department. The role involves monitoring and optimizing network performance, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and mentoring technical teams.

AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Provide advanced knowledge in support of (software/firmware/hardware) LAN/WAN components including routers, switches, firewalls (Cisco/Palo Alto)

Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize network system performance, proactively identifying and quickly resolving service impacting issues

Review system vulnerability assessments to ensure compliance with recognized industry standards and best practices

Drive and/or participate in projects in support of installation and/or improvement to voice, video, and network infrastructure

Produce, update, and generally improve technical documentation to support security requirements and operational support of systems

Propose to management and configure network solutions, meeting all communications requirements based on future needs, current usage, cost savings, and availability

Provide regular monitoring and network analysis regarding short- and long-range planning for network infrastructure

Assist with coordination of third-party maintenance and procurement for network equipment or with vendors for third-party support

Assist in the overall performance and capability of technical teams through mentoring, training, and knowledge sharing

Willingness and availability to work outside normal business hours (evenings and weekends) as needed

Willingness and availability to travel to local and other U.S domestic sites approximately 30% of time

Must be able to work with general supervision and follow established procedures

Qualification

Cisco Networking ProductsNetwork Design/ArchitectureSecurity ClearanceRouter ConfigurationFirewall ConfigurationNetwork Security Best PracticesProject ManagementCustomer Service SkillsMicrosoft OfficeOral CommunicationWritten CommunicationMentoring

Required

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years' experience

Experience with Cisco Networking Products

Active and transferable U.S. government issued Secret DOD security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Preferred

Advanced knowledge of configuration and troubleshooting of routers, switches, firewalls, and authentication servers

Experience with platforms such as Cisco ISE, Cisco Call Manager, NTP servers, General Dynamics GemOne, and SolarWinds

Experience configuring, updating, and troubleshooting encryption devices and intrusion detection systems

Experience with classified computing, NIST and other Security doctrine, STIG compliance, and network refreshes

Experience with project management, team leadership, and personnel development

Ability to solve complex problems with limited supervision

Proficient with Microsoft Office technologies including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Visio

Certifications in Security+ within 6 months and Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) level certification within a year

Working knowledge of network security and infrastructure best practices

Effective customer service skills, including oral and written communication

Benefits

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

Holidays

Company

RTX

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RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.

Founded in 1922

Arlington, Virginia, USA

10001+ employees