Sr Systems Engineer (Cisco Network Engineer) (Onsite)

Job Title

At RTX, the world 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.

What You Will Do

• Lead multiple high-visibility network implementation projects, owning them from initial design through activation and support.
• Configure and deploy Cisco routers and switches across a global WAN infrastructure, using AGN's advanced networking templates and industry best practices.
• Engage with customers and field technicians to manage WAN circuit activations, troubleshoot complex issues, and execute seamless network cutovers.
• Coordinate the procurement, shipment, and export compliance of network equipment to global customer sites.
• Create detailed cutover plans and maintain critical network documentation, including asset records, circuit information, and diagrams.
• Participate in the team's Level 3 on-call rotation, supporting mission-critical escalations and maintaining AGN's high-availability standards.
• Work in an environment supporting evening/weekend deployments for global cutovers.

What You Will Learn

• Gain advanced expertise in wide-area networking and security, including BGP routing, NAT, VPNs, DMVPN, and Cisco ASA firewalls.
• Build global implementation experience in a large-scale, service provider-class WAN supporting aviation and transportation systems.
• Develop your leadership and customer communication skills through cross-functional, high-impact projects and real-world deployments.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years of experience.
• 3+ years of experience configuring Cisco routers and switches in a production WAN
• Prior experience building router configurations using templates and BGP routing expertise.
• Experience with NAT, VPNs (Site-to-Site, DMVPN), and WAN technologies (e.g., T1/E1, HDLC, DSL, Cellular, MPLS), Cisco ASA certificates.
• Prior experience troubleshooting network issues and isolating root causes.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Excellent oral and written communication and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• CCNA certification required, CCNP highly preferred.
• Prior experience implementing WAN connectivity in enterprise or service provider environments.
• Exposure to LTE cellular backup solutions and Cisco ASA firewall configuration.
• Experience working in large-scale WAN or mission-critical networks

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.