Cloud Network Security Engineer (Puerto Rico)

Summary

RTX is an aerospace and defense company providing technology and services for complex global challenges. The Cloud Network Security Engineer supports network security operations by evaluating security requirements, configuring cloud firewalls, supporting acquisitions and divestitures, and maintaining DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management systems. The role also involves firewall administration, on-call participation, following work instructions, and approximately 10% travel.

Responsibilities

• Support internal RTX business units by reviewing network security requests and assisting in the development of appropriate design recommendations
• Assist with the deployment and configuration of cloud firewall solutions, including applying network and security policies
• Perform day‑to‑day administration of Palo Alto and Checkpoint cloud firewalls under the guidance of senior team members
• Contribute to network security activities related to acquisitions and divestitures
• Help update and maintain information for DNS, DHCP, and IP Address Management systems
• Participate in rotational on‑call responsibilities as assigned
• Follow documented work instructions to complete daily tasks. Work instructions are available in English only
• Travel approximately 10%

Skills

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 1 year experience
• Experience with network security fundamentals, including basic assessment and implementation of security requests
• Experience in firewall configuration, NAT, and packet filtering, within Palo Alto Network firewalls
• Hands‑on experience with BGP routing in cloud or hybrid network environments
• Experience supporting private and public cloud peering, with a focus on routing and firewall best practices
• Experience with common cloud authentication mechanisms and exposure to scripting languages such as PowerShell, Perl, VBScript, or Terraform
• Experience troubleshooting firewall or access‑related issues using logs or monitoring tools
• Experience working with DNS, DHCP, and IP address management systems
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• However, the successful candidate must be currently living in Puerto Rico
• Industry networking certifications such as CCNA, or equivalent
• Next‑Generation Firewall certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint certifications)
• Information security‑related certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC)
• Cloud Knowledge (e.g Azure, AWS, OCI)

Qualifications

Must Haves

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 1 year experience
• Experience with network security fundamentals, including basic assessment and implementation of security requests
• Experience in firewall configuration, NAT, and packet filtering, within Palo Alto Network firewalls
• Hands‑on experience with BGP routing in cloud or hybrid network environments
• Experience supporting private and public cloud peering, with a focus on routing and firewall best practices
• Experience with common cloud authentication mechanisms and exposure to scripting languages such as PowerShell, Perl, VBScript, or Terraform
• Experience troubleshooting firewall or access‑related issues using logs or monitoring tools
• Experience working with DNS, DHCP, and IP address management systems
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• However, the successful candidate must be currently living in Puerto Rico

Nice to Haves

• Industry networking certifications such as CCNA, or equivalent
• Next‑Generation Firewall certifications (e.g., Palo Alto Networks, Checkpoint certifications)
• Information security‑related certifications (e.g., CISSP, GIAC)
• Cloud Knowledge (e.g Azure, AWS, OCI)

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits
• Wellness benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Work/life benefits
• Career development programs
• Recognition programs
• Parental leave, including paternal leave
• Flexible work schedules
• Achievement awards
• Educational assistance
• Child/adult backup care
• Remote work, primarily offsite from home