Date Posted:

2026-11-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-RICHARDSON-C17 ~ 1717 Cityline Dr ~ CITYLINE C17

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Corporate, Classified Digital Services (CDS) organization.

As the CDS Boundary Services Lead, you will provide technical and operational leadership for the Boundary Services team, overseeing a trusted WAN that delivers secure, compliant connectivity for classified programs. You will lead the development and deployment of network capabilities, establish engineering standards, ensure service reliability, and collaborate with leadership and partner organizations to deliver mission-critical solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead the strategy, development, and operations of Boundary Services, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and security requirements.
• Partner across the business to build, integrate, and operationalize a new trusted WAN.
• Collaborate with cybersecurity, program management, architecture, and other teams to deliver secure, integrated network solutions.
• Ensure boundary services comply with regulatory requirements and RTX security policies.
• Provide technical leadership, serve as a subject matter expert, and mentor team members on boundary services best practices.
• Oversee WAN service health, performance, monitoring, and incident response.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and industry practices to continuously improve network security, performance, and reliability.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Active Secret Clearance or eligibility to obtain one.
• Advanced knowledge of networking protocols and technologies, including routing, switching, firewalls, QoS, BGP, and OSPF.
• Extensive hands-on experience with enterprise networking platforms such as Cisco and Palo Alto.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior management or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of secure network operations, segmentation, access controls, firewall policies, and threat mitigation.
• Strong communication, documentation, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate across classified-services teams.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph, or eligibility to obtain the required clearance.
• Certifications such as CCNP, CISSP, Security+, or other advanced networking and security credentials.
• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as Python, PowerShell, or Ansible.
• Familiarity with classified computing environments, compliance frameworks, and accreditation processes.
• Experience with cloud or hybrid networking technologies, including Azure or AWS.

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Work Location Onsite 
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 145,600 USD - 276,800 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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