Junior Network Engineer

RTX • Richardson, TX

2d • $95,500 - $181,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Junior Network Engineer will support the implementation, maintenance, and security of network infrastructure in classified environments within RTX Corporate’s Classified Digital Services organization. Working alongside senior engineers, this role helps troubleshoot network issues, maintain secure network services, support compliance activities, and contribute to infrastructure projects that protect mission-critical systems.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• Active Secret clearance or eligibility to obtain one; the posting also specifies an active and existing clearance is required after day one.
• U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Experience with networking principles, including TCP/IP, routing, switching, and the OSI model.
• Experience with enterprise networking equipment such as Cisco and Palo Alto.
• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks and compliance standards such as NIST, RMF, and DISA STIGs.

Nice To Haves

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and ability to collaborate with technical and non-technical stakeholders across classified-services teams.
• Certifications such as CCNA, Security+, or other networking and security credentials.
• Exposure to scripting or automation tools such as Python or PowerShell.

Responsibilities

• Assist with configuring, monitoring, and maintaining routers, switches, firewalls, and secure communication systems.
• Troubleshoot network connectivity and performance issues, escalating complex incidents as needed.
• Support network security controls and ensure compliance with CDS standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain network services, including DNS, DHCP, IP address management, VLANs, and network segmentation.
• Assist with infrastructure upgrades, patching, and configuration changes.
• Maintain network diagrams, device configurations, technical documentation, and standard operating procedures.
• Support compliance reviews, audits, and network configuration assessments.
• Provide network support to CDS users and collaborate with senior engineers on classified network projects and modernization initiatives.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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
• Holidays
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level