Principal Specialist, Cloud System Lead (REMOTE)

Date Posted:

2026-03-11

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-REMOTE

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 185,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, VA.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services:

RTX has an opening for a Principal Specialist, Cloud Systems Lead (Principal Specialist, Business Systems and Transformation) role.

Exciting Opportunity!

• Play a critical role in the management, coordination, and optimization of our cloud systems and projects.
• This position requires excellent organizational, communication, and technical skills to ensure the seamless execution of cloud-related initiatives while maintaining compliance with organizational policies and standards.

What You Will Do:

• Collaborate within a small team to support cloud projects, migrations, and system operations.

• Plan and coordinate cloud system deployments, updates, and maintenance to ensure alignment with business goals and minimal disruptions.

• Assist management with Clara, ATO, GTA, and vulnerability management to maintain compliance and system security.

• Develop and manage documentation, workflows, and cost reporting for cloud systems and projects to ensure accuracy and transparency.

• Ensure adherence to organizational policies, cloud security standards, and compliance frameworks.

• Act as a liaison between stakeholders, promoting effective communication and alignment of cloud strategies.

• Operate effectively in a geographically distributed team, managing multiple initiatives and priorities independently.

• Support 24x7 operational systems, including occasional work beyond standard hours as needed.

• Travel typically twice a year for planning and team meetings.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the cloud platforms arena and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or related discipline or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree.

• Strong understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their associated tools and services.

• Experience in coordinating cloud systems and projects, with a focus on deployment, updates, and maintenance.
   

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Familiarity with cloud security standards, compliance requirements, and best practices.

• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.

• Ability to travel twice a year.

Learn More & Apply Now!
Work Location: Remote
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

• Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home).  An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed.

What We Offer: Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

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 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.

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