Senior Principal Infrastructure/Networking Engineer

RTX•West Valley, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Applied Signal Technology (AST), a national asset in the SIGINT domain is seeking a Senior Principal Infrastructure / Networking Engineer who strives for excellence and has a passion to be part of a team that strengthens our nation and improves the security of our world. AST provides trusted strategic and tactical SIGINT solutions that secure the interests of the U.S. and its partners. AST’s work in areas such as high-capacity broadband communications, signal processing and analysis, tactical SIGINT, and wireless communications continually challenges our extraordinary engineers to resolve problems and make the world a safer place. AST’s work environment is dynamic, highly collaborative and provides engineers the freedom to strengthen and expand their skills, explore new and creative ideas, and work closely with our nation’s finest service members all while embracing integrity, innovation and work-life balance. This is an ONSITE position at our Salt Lake City, UT location.

Requirements

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) minimum 10 years prior relevant experience
Experience with system development to support multiple programs.
Experience with developing in python or similar scripting languages
Proficient with Linux, especially Red Hat based distributions
Experience with System Administration
Experience with enterprise grade networking equipment, such as Cisco, Arista, or Juniper
Experience with virtualization technology (KVM, VMWare, Hyper-V)
Experience and/or knowledge of network protocols, such as TCP/IP and UDP
Experience with configuration management systems (puppet, ansible, salt)
Experience designing and setting up networks and data centers
Experience verifying and validating the software and system work as intended
Experience working both in a team environment and independently
Active and transferrable U.S. government issued TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with User Interface development
Experience with enterprise grade storage equipment
Experience with object-oriented programming languages.
Strong experience with Python or other scripting languages
Experience with or basic understanding of telecommunications systems concepts and/or signal processing
Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerized systems.
Experience with process improvement
Experience with automated system deployments

Responsibilities

Guide and oversee the design, develop, test and delivery of advanced high-capacity systems that process modern communications.
Work with other experienced members in R&D on system development and deployments for the protection of our country.
Generate briefings and present material to team members, customers, and AST Management as necessary.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work autonomously yet collaboratively in a team environment.
May travel up to 25%

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, Virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Relocation Eligibility
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs