Date Posted:
2026-01-09Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USAPosition Role Type:
HybridU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.Security Clearance:
None/Not RequiredRTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.
We’re seeking a highly skilled Azure engineering leader who is energized by solving complex technical challenges and building cloud solutions that scale. This role is deeply hands-on, blending architectural vision with practical engineering execution. You’ll design, build, secure, and optimize our Azure Platform using Policy, RBAC, and Functions, along with guiding teams in modern DevOps and automation practices. You’ll work as part of a talented team of Azure engineers, collaborating closely to drive cloud innovation and deliver high-quality solutions for our internal customers.
What You Will Do
In this role, you’ll help shape strategy, operational direction, and apply hands-on Azure engineering to drive real impact across our Azure Cloud Platform.
Design, build, secure, and optimize Azure environments, applying strong knowledge of Azure Architecture, Governance, Policy, RBAC, and Functions.
Lead major improvements to the Azure Cloud Platform, systems, and engineering practices to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance.
Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Ansible to provision, manage, and scale Azure resources consistently and securely.
Drive automation and orchestration, leveraging Python, Ansible, and other tooling to streamline workflows and reduce operational friction.
Apply DevOps methodologies to strengthen CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
Solve complex, ambiguous technical challenges through research, analysis, and integration of industry best practices.
Collaborate across teams and with external partners, including customers and vendors, to ensure alignment and deliver high-quality Azure-based solutions.
Influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership, championing modern engineering approaches and guiding strategic Azure decisions.
Own and evolve Azure-focused strategies, ensuring your area of expertise continues to grow and deliver value to the organization.
What You Will Learn
In this role, you’ll continue to expand your impact and technical depth by:
Deepening your expertise in enterprise-scale Azure architecture, governance, and security patterns.
Gaining exposure to cross-functional business priorities, influencing how cloud strategy supports organizational goals.
Learning from a team of experienced Azure engineers and contributing to a culture of shared technical excellence.
Expanding your leadership capabilities by guiding engineering teams through modern DevOps, automation, and IaC practices.
Building a broader understanding of how Azure capabilities drive successful outcomes for internal customers.
Strengthening your ability to solve largescale, ambiguous engineering challenges with creativity and precision.
Qualifications You Must Have
Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience
Demonstrated mastery in Azure engineering, DevOps practices, automation, and Infrastructure-as-Code.
Advanced proficiency with Terraform, Python, Ansible, Powershell, Bash.
Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and collaborate across engineering and business teams.
Qualifications We Prefer
Experience designing and governing enterprise-scale Azure environments.
Strong background in Azure security, including Policy, RBAC, and identity governance.
Experience building or maturing CI/CD pipelines, observability frameworks, and automated testing practices.
Prior leadership experience guiding engineering teams through modernization or cloud transformation efforts.
What We Offer:
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.
Role Type - Hybrid:
Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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. 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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