Principal Network Engineer (Sr. Manager), Onsite, McKinney TX

Principal Network Engineer (Senior Manager, Information Workplace Services) Location: McKinney, Texas; Onsite. May require commuting to other Raytheon facilities in North Texas and occasional domestic travel. Security Clearance: Top Secret – Active; U.S. citizenship required. What You Will Do Oversee and manage major projects Review all technical designs and network changes Participate in planning efforts for budgets and operational guidelines Develop new SOP and practices for the team Provide management with presentations and status on major project efforts Implement new technology innovationsHelp train and mentor junior team members Collaborate with Network Architecture, Cybersecurity, and Programs 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 with a minimum of 7 years of experience Experience as a network engineer for classified, enterprise‑class Cisco‑based LAN/WAN with in‑depth Layer 2 and Layer 3 expertise Experience with boundary protection technologies (preferably Palo Alto) Experience deploying and operating a variety of Cisco‑based technologies Certification meeting ITAR 8570 IAT Level III (e.g., Security+) Active and transferable U.S. Government issued Top Secret security clearance is required prior to start date; U.S. citizenship is required Qualifications We Prefer Advanced certifications for Network Operations Specialist (e.g., CCNP Security, CISSP, CASP+) and professional‑level Cisco certification (e.g., CCNP or CCIE) Experience with software‑defined networking (SD‑WAN preferred), Catalyst Center/SD‑Access, ACI Experience with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for 802.1x and AAA Experience with Cisco Unified Communications Manager and/or Cisco Meeting Server Working knowledge of critical infrastructure systems such as Microsoft Active Directory Services, Linux configuration and operation, ESXi, and NAS/SAN Experience installing and operating SNMP‑based network management tools (e.g., SolarWinds) Experience briefing senior leaders on projects Certified RTX CORE Professional or equivalent quality certification Salary & Benefits Salary range: $132,400 – $251,600 USD Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays Opportunity for annual short‑ and long‑term incentive compensation programs, subject to position level and union status Relocation eligible if applicant meets company policy criteria Equal Opportunity Employer 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. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with applicable laws. Privacy Policy Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raytheon