Date Posted:
2026-02-17Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-FL-LARGO-382SS ~ 7887 Bryan Dairy Rd. ~ BLDG 100Position Role Type:
OnsiteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearanceSecurity Clearance Type:
TS/SCI - CurrentSecurity Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1Raytheon Company, Managed By Collins Aerospace.
Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
Collins Aerospace is seeking Senior Network Engineer for a position in Largo, Florida. Due to the applicable duties, this position requires 100% onsite employee status. The Network Engineer position implements network security and information assurance solutions for program and development systems based upon system level requirements, architecture models, and engineering design documents using a defense-in-depth approach on trusted products. This position will involve maintenance, installation, testing, and general support for network infrastructure. The ability and know-how to do basic/advanced troubleshooting, including testing during and after implementation. A solid understating of networking fundamentals is required, and how these fundamental technologies are used in a LAN, MAN or WAN architecture.
What You Will Do
• Lead the design, architecture, configuration, and lifecycle management of complex physical and virtual network environments.
• Serve as the technical authority for enterprise network infrastructure, providing Tier 3/4 escalation support for highly complex and mission-critical issues.
• Architect and implement secure, high assurance/high availability network solutions in accordance with DoD and IC requirements.
• Lead the implementation, validation, and continuous compliance of Router, Switching, firewall, and related DISA STIGs across enterprise environments.
• Define system/component performance metrics, interface requirements, and capacity planning strategies; proactively identify scalability improvements.
• Architect and manage Type 1 encryption device deployments, including integration into enterprise secure enclaves.
• Lead network performance monitoring initiatives; capture, analyze, report, and present findings to technical leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide technical oversight and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers; establish engineering best practices and standards.
• Evaluate, select, integrate, and support Commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and trusted products within secure network environments.
• Design and implement secure Junos-based routing architectures and appliances in high assurance environments.
• Architect and oversee implementation of complex virtualized network infrastructures and segmentation strategies.
• Develop, review, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), engineering documentation, and configuration management standards.
• Lead and defend system change requests, architectural review boards, and configuration control boards.
• Conduct root cause analysis for systemic hardware/software issues and implement enterprise-level corrective actions.
• Oversee documentation of network configurations, architecture diagrams, installation procedures, and operational runbooks.
• Lead design and sustainment of enterprise VoIP solutions utilizing Cisco Call Manager platform.
• Partner with cybersecurity teams to lead compliance audits, vulnerability assessments, remediation efforts, and accreditation activities (ATO lifecycle support).
• Interface directly with customers and stakeholders to translate mission requirements into secure, scalable network designs.
• Provide strategic input to long-term network modernization and technology refresh planning.
• Support travel up to 10% of the year as required.
Qualifications You Must Have
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8+ years of relevant professional experience (excluding internships). In absence of a degree, 12+ years of relevant experience is required.
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Expert-level understanding of computer, network, and security systems in enterprise and DoD environments.
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Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experienceMust be able to attain and maintain a DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ or CISSP preferred).
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Active and transferable TS/SCI U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
Qualifications We Prefer
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Extensive experience with Juniper SRX, EX, QFX or Cisco equivalent series routers and switches in secure enterprise deployments.
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Experience designing and accrediting secure DoD network environments.
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Experience with multi-platform environments including Windows, UNIX, and LINUX.
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Deep understanding of network engineering fundamentals including OSI layers, IP addressing, subnetting, TCP/IP stack, VLANs, DHCP, routing protocols (OSPF, BGP), multicast, QoS, and segmentation strategies.
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Experience leading zero-trust architecture implementations.
What We Offer
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
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Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
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Tuition reimbursement program.
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Student Loan Repayment Program.
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Life insurance and disability coverage.
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Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.
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Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
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Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.
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Adoption Assistance.
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Autism Benefit.
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Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.
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Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.
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Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.
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Bright Horizons, child and elder care services.
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Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.
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And more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.
Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.
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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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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