Systems Engineer – Sr Infrastructure Architect (Onsite)

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Raytheon is seeking a Sr Infrastructure / Architect to support a team who would be responsible for overseeing and improving program platform’s over-arching design; primarily in the O/S, COTS stack, (O/S skills, Chef/Automation, repeatable infrastructure deployments). This includes operating systems, server hardware, and configuration of private cloud environment using VMware. The ideal candidate will also be responsible for the modernization and design of the on-premises hardware infrastructure as well; including Compute server, storage, and network architecture overall; consisting of multiple complex compute environments that form the on-premises backbone for the operational critical, strategic national asset; communicate, and work to resolve any risks or issues involving system performance, availability, or security. In addition, the Sr Infrastructure Architect will be process oriented such that they work with the team to plan for future modernization improvements and fixes while ensuring that any changes follow the project’s change management processes. This position may require some on call support and overtime as needed to achieve program schedule milestones. 

Specialized Skills required:

• Experience with the architecture and design of traditional Compute, Network and Storage CNS Infrastructure.

• Proficiency in matching system requirements (specific user or VM requirements) to compute capabilities (RAM, single-threaded speed, total throughput) and the knowledge and ability to select specific types of compute servers to meet those requirements.

• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies.

Required Skills:

• Experience in designing private cloud architectures, especially in the area of compute servers.

• Ability to prepare and present status, plans, and risks to management.

• Working knowledge of networks, storage, and virtualization.

• Understanding of Change Management processes - Version Control of software and applications using ClearCase and familiarity with DR’s, CR’s, and IR’s written with ClearQuest.

• Proficient working knowledge of networks, storage, and virtualization (VMware).

• The ability to effectively plan their own work and the work of others on the team.

• Must be process oriented.

• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.

Desired Skills:

• Background in COTS product installation.

• Experience with automation tools such as Chef (preferred), Puppet, Ansible, SaltStack, Fabric or similar products for O/S builds, software installation and configuration.

• Experience with DISA STIGs.

• Experience with Windows and/or Linux System Administration.

• Scripting skills (i.e. PowerShell, Python, Ruby, bash, etc.).

• Current TS/SCI Clearance.

Education Requirements:
Typically requires a degree and 10 years’ experience - STEM Degree Preferred with emphasis in Computer Science, Computer Engineering and DevOps/DevSecOps.

Employee Referral Award Eligibility:

Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the Referral Awarding.
 

Relocation assistance available provided final candidate meets eligibility requirements.

Benefits Offered: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.

In compliance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the salary range for this role is $106,500.00 to $223,500.00; however, Raytheon Technologies considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Raytheon Technologies 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.