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Date Posted:

2025-10-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UTTX1: Corp Remote Office TX Remote Location

, Houston, TX, 77064 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

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.

Position Overview:

You will be responsible for leading, developing, and maintaining the RTX Virtual Directory Service (RTX VDS).

As the VDS Manager within Directory Management at RTX, you will work collaboratively with a team to support critical, high-performing systems, including LDAP, Ansible, JAVA-JVM tuning and VDS infrastructure. Success in this position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, cost-effective environments across directory services. You will play a key role in partnering with program teams to define computing requirements, deliver end-to-end solutions, and address complex Directory Services challenges, including identity system code updates.

This role requires active participation in team-based agile methodologies, contributing to code reviews, updates, and meeting deliverables within two-week sprint cycles.

Additionally, if a people manager, you will lead a team of professionals, focusing on their growth and development. This includes setting and managing goals, providing constructive feedback, and advocating for the success of team members to foster a high-performing and collaborative environment.

What You Will Do:

+ Administer and maintain Linux systems and services, leveraging system for efficient operations.

+ Collaborate effectively as part of a dynamic team in a fast-paced technological environment.

+ Create custom solutions using programming languages like Python, Golang, Bash, PowerShell, and/or Java to address specific needs.

+ Provide Tier 3 advanced support for Linux systems administration, applying advanced troubleshooting techniques to resolve technical issues of moderate to high complexity.

+ Design and implement automated CI/CD pipelines within GitLab to streamline development workflows.

+ Develop infrastructure as code solutions with CI/CD integration, aligning with SDLC and DM operational requirements.

+ Develop, maintain, and execute reusable Ansible playbooks and roles to automate system configurations, application deployments, and infrastructure provisioning.

+ Manage and optimize large-scale distributed LDAP identity systems, including attribute schema management, access control instructions (ACIs), system integrations, and automation frameworks to ensure secure, scalable and compliant identity services.

+ Configure and manage local firewalls, make firewall/DNS requests as well as troubleshooting networking issues

+ Utilize network analysis tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, and TShark to capture and analyze network packets.

+ Work closely with Cybersecurity teams to uphold security standards, develop documentation, deliver training on advanced digital processes, and manage additional assigned tasks.

+ Actively participate in Agile ceremonies and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality features through iterative development cycles.

+ Provide expertise in supporting LDAP, Radiant Logic VDS, Unity Sync systems, and overseeing application patching processes.

+ Document and maintain clear and comprehensive runbooks, system architecture, and best practices.

Qualifications You Must Have:

+ Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience

+ Demonstrated 5+ years of experience delivering enhancements in dynamic environments utilizing agile methodologies applied at scale.

+ At least 5 years of experience in reading and understanding one or more of the following programming languages: Python, Golang, Bash, PowerShell, or Java.

Qualifications We Prefer:

+ Skilled in patching systems and applications to maintain security and performance.

+ Strong knowledge of Active Directory, Red Hat LDAP, Azure, and Entra ID.

+ Proficient with Windows OS, Red Hat Linux, VMware Suite (VDI, ESX), Prometheus, and Grafana.

+ Solid understanding of networking fundamentals including firewalls, DNS, and transport protocols.

+ Experienced with SQL, Excel, data mapping, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Familiar with ITIL best practices in Incident and Change Management.

+ Hands-on experience in IAM operations with demonstrated leadership skills.

+ Adept at troubleshooting complex issues and working independently.

+ Strong analytical, communication, and presentation abilities.

+ Quick to learn new tools and technologies; collaborative and results-driven team player.

Learn More & Apply Now!

Work Location: REMOTE

Please Consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

+ 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 101,000 USD - 203,000 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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