Cloud Network Security Engineer (Puerto Rico)

RTX•Santa Isabel, PR

3d•Remote

About The Position

This role supports RTX’s network security operations by helping business units evaluate network security requirements and implement secure, effective solutions. The position will assist with cloud firewall administration and configuration, network security activities supporting acquisitions and divestitures, and the maintenance of core network services such as DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management. Working closely with experienced network security professionals, this role provides an opportunity to develop hands-on expertise in enterprise network security while contributing to the reliability and protection of RTX’s technology environment.

Requirements

A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 1 year experience.
Experience with network security fundamentals, including basic assessment and implementation of security requests.
Experience in firewall configuration, NAT, and packet filtering, within Palo Alto Network firewalls.
Hands‑on experience with BGP routing in cloud or hybrid network environments.
Experience supporting private and public cloud peering, with a focus on routing and firewall best practices.
Experience with common cloud authentication mechanisms and exposure to scripting languages such as PowerShell, Perl, VBScript, or Terraform.
Experience troubleshooting firewall or access‑related issues using logs or monitoring tools.
Experience working with DNS, DHCP, and IP address management systems.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Industry networking certifications such as CCNA, or equivalent.
Next‑Generation Firewall certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint certifications)
Information security‑related certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC).
Cloud Knowledge (e.g Azure, AWS, OCI)

Responsibilities

Support internal RTX business units by reviewing network security requests and assisting in the development of appropriate design recommendations.
Assist with the deployment and configuration of cloud firewall solutions, including applying network and security policies.
Perform day‑to‑day administration of Palo Alto and Checkpoint cloud firewalls under the guidance of senior team members.
Contribute to network security activities related to acquisitions and divestitures.
Help update and maintain information for DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management systems.
Participate in rotational on‑call responsibilities as assigned.
Follow documented work instructions to complete daily tasks. Work instructions are available in English only.
Travel approximately 10%.