Cloud Engineer

RTX is an aerospace and defense company seeking a Cloud Engineer to support its Corporate Enterprise Services team. The role focuses on provisioning, deploying, operating, and maintaining cloud infrastructure across Azure or AWS, Windows/Linux systems, and on-premises environments, while improving cloud services and automating support tasks.

Responsibilities:

• Work with a small team on cloud projects and system support
• Deliver practical solutions to complex problems
• Design and support new and existing cloud applications infrastructure
• Overseeing cloud operations and designing infrastructure for new workloads
• Continuously improving and maturing cloud services
• Provide IT systems administration in a heterogeneous RedHat Enterprise Linux and Microsoft Windows environment
• Working in both cloud (Azure or AWS) and on-prem environments
• Create and maintain system documentation, including best practices, procedures, and policies
• Work effectively in a geographically distributed team environment
• Engage in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Work independently with users to define concepts
• Systems are operational 24x7 and occasionally require work effort beyond standard work hours

Requirements:

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Minimum Education is BS in MIS, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) or with 5 years of work experience or related field or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree
• Over 5 years of experience in deploying and managing cloud-based solutions on Azure and/or AWS, including expertise in administering both Windows and Linux server operating systems
• Possesses a robust understanding of computers, networks, servers, storage, and databases, along with experience in server architecture and troubleshooting methodologies with experience developing solutions and documenting various technical issues
• Proficient with technologies such as Active Directory, WSUS, VMware, and possesses prior experience in systems and networking administration beyond basic account maintenance and demonstrates strong scripting skills (e.g., PowerShell, Terraform/HCL) for automating tasks and developing custom scripts to optimize Azure infrastructure management and deployment processes
• Proven experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to translate business requirements into effective technological solutions
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills, ensuring clear and understandable interactions over the phone
• Capable of engaging professionally with a diverse group of developers, customers, and managers
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies
• Microsoft Azure certification(s)
• Knowledge of or experience supporting Kinaxis Maestro
• Experience leveraging AI tools in everyday work, including AI-based code assistants or AI-driven troubleshooting solutions, to improve efficiency and accelerate problem resolution