Jr. Network Security Engineer

Date Posted:
2025-10-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
CT502: 10 Farm Springs Rd, Farmington 10 Farm Springs Road , Farmington, CT, 06032 USA
Position Role Type:
Hybrid
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
Security Clearance:
None/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 Corporate, Enterprise Services, Research Center or BBN team:

The Raytheon Technologies Corporate Core Network Services organization is currently recruiting for a Jr. Network Security Engineer. The successful candidate will be expected to engage with internal UTC business units to evaluate network security issues, manage incidents, and work with network engineers to implement new firewall deployments from a network and security policy perspective. The candidate is expected to be proficient with at least 5 years on firewall administration, 2 years of experience working with firewalls, and familiarity with networking. Familiarity with zero-trust solutions including SDN and micro-segmentation.

What You Will Do:

• Review and assign network security requests
• Track, prioritize, and resolve standard and non-standard tickets
• Provide technical support
• Collaborate across teams
• Respond to network security incidents
• Update network policy in accordance with change control practices
• Work to gain a clear understanding of firewall requests with requestors
• Update and Maintain technical documentation
• Manage end user expectations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field
• Basic understanding of firewalls and networks
• Basic understanding of network security best practices and evaluating security requests for implementation
• Basic understanding of network protocols
• Experience working with Palo Alto/Checkpoint/Fortinet
• Experience working with ServiceNow
• or US Person Required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Basic understanding of SEIM technologies
• Understanding of DNS/DHCP/IP address management system
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Tools
• Comptia Network+
• Comptia Security+

Work Location

This is a Hybrid role, eligible candidates must reside within commuting distance from Farmington, CT

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 66,000 USD - 130,000 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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