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Date Posted:
2024-06-13
Country:
United States of America
Location:
RMA99: RTN Remote, Massachusetts
Position Role Type:
Remote
Kubernetes Digital Platform Engineer (P3)
Raytheon Digital Technology
Infrastructure Services Digital Platforms Team
Raytheon Orchestration and Container Kubernetes Service (ROCKS)
Fully Remote Position
Must be able to obtain a US DoD Secret Clearance
At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.
Are you passionate about Digital Transformation, automating systems, and working with Kubernetes, containers and the cloud native stack driving continuous improvement and optimization? Do you enjoy partnering and working with a cohesive set of diverse individuals committed to solving complex, challenging technical problems to accelerate business growth and efficiencies? If the answer to these questions is “yes”, then this is the opportunity you are looking for!
Our Raytheon Orchestration and Container Kubernetes Service (ROCKS) team is responsible for providing a secure, standard, ROCKS solid foundation for the Digital Ecosystem at Raytheon. ROCKS is a Platform Engineering team that provides an integrated container management platform built on Kubernetes and a set of managed services.
ROCKS provides a modern cloud native container orchestration platform that can be installed on air-gapped classified information systems or can be leveraged as a non-production service in shared unclassified platforms across ORION.
What you will do:
• Utilize your advanced knowledge of Kubernetes, how it operates, tools that support it and development experience to build solutions, automation, and new capabilities.
• Utilize your experience and knowledge on operating in air-gapped, restricted, DoD networks.
• Be a critical contributor to projects, initiatives, and support activities across multiple environments with a diverse set of individuals.
• Utilized your experience and knowledge on the Installation, configuration, maintenance, and support of Kubernetes clusters both in the cloud, on-premises, and in regulated environments.
• Establish monitoring tools and management dashboards integrated into platforms with best practice notifications and response processes.
• Setup, maintain and automate across various infrastructure with VMWare, bare metal, AWS GovCloud, Azure for Government, and restricted, air-gapped networks.
• Develop applications, pipelines, processes, and systems to augment and enhance the ability for Kubernetes clusters to provide value to Raytheon programs and engineers.
• Partnering with Raytheon programs, engineers, and DT peers to understand their needs and solve complex problems.
• Be able to obtain a US Secret Clearance (Dept. of Defense – DOD), US Citizenship is required. You can apply for and obtain the Secret Clearance after your start date.
Basic Qualifications:
• The role typically requires a bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience or an advanced degree with 3 years of related experience. In lieu of degree, the role typically requires at least 9 years of directly related experience.
• Experience installing, deploying, monitoring, and supporting Kubernetes clusters in on-premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Must be able to obtain a transferable Secret U.S. government issued secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Qualifications We Prefer:
• Experience designing and operating highly scalable, secure, high performing systems, platforms, and Kubernetes clusters.
• Degree in STEM is highly preferred.
• Highly desired – Experience implementing automation through CI/CD pipelines with GitLab or Jenkins, and developing custom solutions using Terraform, Helm, Python, Golang, or Bash.
• Highly Desired – Experience working with Rancher RKE2, OpenShift Container Platform, VMWare Tanzu, and other leading Kubernetes platforms.
• Experience deploying new cloud native platforms, apps, and systems in classified and/or unclassified work environments.
• Experience working with bare metal, VMWare, AWS GovCloud, and Azure for Government
• Ability to translate Business and Function demands to technical requirements and tasks.
• Experience working with cloud native computing foundation Kubernetes components including service mesh, service discovery, package management, observability and monitoring, runtimes, and security.
• Experience with GitOps and using package management technologies with Kubernetes cluster management and operations such as ArgoCD, Packer, Helm, and Kustomize
• Implementing Kubernetes on air-gapped and regulated networks and environments
• Strong understanding of cloud native landscape and various components
• Experience working with agile teams on product mode approaches and partnering with product owners and scrum master’s to align and execute work.
• A current US security clearance. U.S. citizenship is necessary in this case, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
What We Offer
• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Relocation Eligibility – This role is fully remote, therefore is not relocation eligible.
Learn More & Apply Now!
• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.
We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.
• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.
• Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.
Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm
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.
To realize our full potential, RTX is committed to creating a company where all employees are respected, valued and supported in the pursuit of their goals. We know companies that embrace diversity in all its forms not only deliver stronger business results, but also become a force for good, fueling stronger business performance and greater opportunity for employees, partners, investors and communities to succeed.
The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD – 163,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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