Boundary Services Lead

RTX•Richardson, TX

4d•$145,600 - $276,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Boundary Services Lead will provide technical and operational leadership for RTX Corporate’s Classified Digital Services (CDS) Boundary Services team. The role oversees a trusted WAN that provides secure, compliant connectivity for classified programs. Responsibilities include leading development and deployment of network capabilities, establishing engineering standards, ensuring service reliability, and collaborating with leadership and partner organizations to deliver mission-critical solutions. The position is onsite in Richardson, Texas. U.S. citizenship and an active Secret clearance are required; the posting states that an active and existing clearance is required after day one. The salary range is $145,600–$276,800. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits and annual short- and/or long-term incentive compensation, subject to the stated conditions.

Requirements

Typically, a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one; U.S. citizenship is required.
Advanced knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, QoS, BGP, and OSPF.
Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco and Palo Alto.

Nice To Haves

Prior management or team leadership experience.
Strong understanding of secure network operations, segmentation, access controls, firewall policies, and threat mitigation.
Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across classified-services teams.
Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, or eligibility to obtain the required clearance.
Certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, Security+, or other advanced networking and security credentials.
Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
Familiarity with classified computing environments, compliance frameworks, and accreditation processes.
Experience with cloud or hybrid networking technologies, including Azure or AWS.

Responsibilities

Lead the strategy, development, and operations of Boundary Services in alignment with organizational objectives and security requirements.
Partner across the business to build, integrate, and operationalize a new trusted WAN.
Collaborate with cybersecurity, program management, architecture, and other teams to deliver secure, integrated network solutions.
Ensure boundary services comply with regulatory requirements and RTX security policies.
Provide technical leadership, serve as a subject matter expert, and mentor team members on boundary services best practices.
Oversee WAN service health, performance, monitoring, and incident response.
Evaluate emerging technologies and industry practices to improve network security, performance, and reliability.