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Principal Specialist, Cloud Engineer (REMOTE)

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Remote
2 Locations
87K-165K Annually
Senior level
Remote
2 Locations
87K-165K Annually
Senior level
The Principal Specialist Cloud Engineer will manage cloud infrastructure, ensure IT operations, design solutions for cloud applications, and support cross-platform authentication in Azure and AWS environments.
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Date Posted:

2026-04-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX 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.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services:

RTX has an opening for a Principal Specialist, Cloud Engineer (Principal Specialist, Business Systems and Transformation) role.

Exciting Opportunity!

  • Provide services for infrastructure provisioning, application deployment, and general IT support to enable the Enterprise Services SIOP application suite.

  • Participate in support, planning, definition of best practices, and collaborative meetings in support of these goals. 

As a Cloud Engineer, you will be responsible for provisioning, installation/configuration, operation, and maintenance of systems hardware and software related to a Windows/Linux infrastructure in the cloud (Azure & AWS) environments. Duties include, but are not limited to, server management; storage management (logical and physical); cross platform authentication and access management; software and license configuration.

What You Will Do:

  • Work with a small team on cloud projects and system support.

  • Deliver practical solutions to complex problems.

  • Design and support new and existing cloud applications infrastructure.

  • Overseeing cloud operations and designing infrastructure for new workloads

  • Continuously improving and maturing cloud services

  • Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous RedHat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows environment. 

  • Working in both cloud (Azure & AWS) and on-prem environments.

  • Create and maintain system documentation, including best practices, procedures, and policies.

  • Work effectively in a geographically distributed team environment.

  • Engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously

  • Work independently with users to define concepts

  • Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in Azure and AWS environment and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related discipline or equivalent combination of schooling in lieu of degree.

  • 5+ years of experience in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure and/or AWS, including expertise in administering both Windows and Linux server operating systems.

  • Possess a robust understanding of computers, networks, servers, storage, and databases, along with experience in server architecture and troubleshooting methodologies.

Qualifications We Prefer:

  • Capable of developing solutions and documenting various technical issues.

  • Proficient with technologies such as Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, and possesses prior experience in systems and networking administration beyond basic account maintenance.

  • Demonstrates strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform/HCL) for automating tasks and developing custom scripts to optimize Azure infrastructure management and deployment processes.

  • Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

  • Microsoft Azure certification(s).

  • Knowledge of SIOP Rapid Response.

  • Ability to support 24x7 operations beyond standard work hours.

Learn More & Apply Now!
Work Location: Remote
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

  • Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

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.

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 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 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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Top Skills

Active Directory
AWS
Azure
Linux
Powershell
Redhat Enterprise Linux
Terraform/Hcl
VMware
Windows
HQ

RTX Waltham, Massachusetts, USA Office

Waltham, MA, United States

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