Principal Specialist, Cloud System Lead (REMOTE)

RTX

2d • Remote

About The Position

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 Systems Lead (Principal Specialist, Business Systems and Transformation) role. Exciting Opportunity! Play a critical role in the management, coordination, and optimization of our cloud systems and projects. This position requires excellent organizational, communication, and technical skills to ensure the seamless execution of cloud-related initiatives while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in supporting, leading or implementing projects and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.
• Experience using ticketing, change management, or service management systems (e.g., ServiceNow)
• Strong documentation skills, including maintaining system records, workflows, and operational materials
• Ability to analyze issues, coordinate resolution efforts, and communicate status clearly
• Ability to collaborate across technical teams, vendors, and business stakeholders in a remote environment

Nice To Haves

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their associated tools and services.
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Ability to travel twice a year.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a small team to support cloud projects, migrations, and system operations.
• Plan and coordinate cloud system deployments, updates, and maintenance to ensure alignment with business goals and minimal disruptions.
• Assist management with Clara, ATO, GTA, and vulnerability management to maintain compliance and system security.
• Develop and manage documentation, workflows, and cost reporting for cloud systems and projects to ensure accuracy and transparency.
• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, cloud security standards, and compliance frameworks.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders, promoting effective communication and alignment of cloud strategies.
• Operate effectively in a geographically distributed team, managing multiple initiatives and priorities independently.
• Support 24x7 operational systems, including occasional work beyond standard hours as needed.
• Rotational Support.
• Travel typically twice a year for planning and team meetings.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees