Platform Network Engineer II (Onsite)

Date Posted : 2025-08-15 Country : United States of America Location : CO102 : 16800 E Centretech Pkwy,Aurora 16800 East Centretech Pkwy Building S75, Aurora, CO, 80011 USA 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 : TS / SCI with Polygraph At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. The Platform Network Engineer II will perform network support and system troubleshooting efforts to maintain our current systems; hands on administration, implementation, and troubleshooting of enterprise network systems (Layer 2 and Layer 3) in support of the next generation of satellite data management capabilities in an evolving threat landscape. Tasks include : Utilizing your Linux background and System Administration skills to implement switch, firewall, and router configurations, utilizing scripting knowledge and experience with network technologies, services, operations, and associated security practices. The Platform Network Engineer II will primarily work in our Aurora CO location. The ideal candidate must be Local to the area and willing to drive into the Raytheon Facility to support system development. Some travel (up to 10%) may be required at our customer sites to support Installation, integration and test activities as needed. What You Will Do You will leverage company and industry best practices and capabilities to design, deploy, implement, modernize, and support scalable network solutions You will support Network designs & development related activities, optimizing for performance and scalability across multiple computing environments You will utilize your Linux skills at the command line to deploy updates and change products for Cisco based network systems to support program needs You will provide guidance on network resource allocation, utilization, and optimization You must be a strong troubleshooter with experience in network issue mitigation as well as prevention Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires BS / BA Degree in Science, Technology Engineering Math (STEM) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology or Physics and 3 years of related work experience Experience with Linux System Administration (E.g. RHEL 6.0) Experience with VMWare and related virtualized systems Comp TIA Security within 90 days after starting in the role Current TS / SCI with CI Poly security clearance is required day 1. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Qualifications We Prefer Advanced Experience configuring, deploying, and supporting network systems (E.g. Cisco, Cisco Nexus, Cisco ASA, Brocade) Experience Troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 Experience with Firewall Implementation and knowledge Scripting in Python (preferred); Bash, Shell Experience integrating with identity management, access management, and authorization solutions (PKI, LDAP). Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (E.g. : Scrum, SAFe). Experience with scanning tools Basic Experience Using Automation Frameworks What We Offer Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value : Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation Relocation Eligibility Learn More & Apply Now! Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role 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 This position requires security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS) , an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here : https : / / www.state.gov / m / ds / clearances / c10978.htm Location : Aurora, CO : https : / / careers.rtx.com / global / en / raytheon-aurora-co-location We Are RTX The salary range for this role is 66,000 USD - 130,000 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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