Application Engineer – DevOps, Engineering Tools

RTX

Application Engineer deploying and administering enterprise COTS software engineering and DevSecOps applications. Driving software modernization and cloud adoption in aerospace and defense.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • Arizona, California, Massachusetts, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $107,500 - $204,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in deploying and supporting enterprise shared software applications using DevSecOps principles, with a strong focus on automation, cybersecurity, and compliance. Proficient in collaborating with engineering teams to optimize software build/test pipelines and manage migrations to modern platforms.

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DevSecOps PrinciplesSoftware Deployment AutomationCybersecurity ComplianceLinux System AdministrationDocker or Podman Experience

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Hard Skills

Software Deployment AutomationContainer OrchestrationInfrastructure-as-CodeTroubleshooting Application InstallsNetworking ConceptsWeb/HTTP ConceptsPerformance Metrics DevelopmentLegacy System MigrationService Monitoring ScriptsApplication Configuration Resolution

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

GITLABJiraAzure DevOps ServerJenkins

Industry Keywords

Enterprise EnvironmentCOTS ApplicationsCloud EnvironmentsOn-Premise SolutionsApplication Service Incidents

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerJenkinsLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deploy, sustain, and support enterprise shared software applications across on‑premise and cloud environments using DevSecOps principles
Develop and maintain software deployment automation, container orchestration scripts, and infrastructure‑as‑code templates
Configure, harden, and maintain the cybersecurity and compliance posture of all hosted solutions
Assist engineering teams with supporting, optimizing, and integrating software build/test pipelines
Resolve application service incidents and collaborate with Level‑1 helpdesk teams to create internal knowledge base articles
Partner with engineering stakeholders to plan and execute migrations from legacy systems to modern platforms
Develop enterprise-grade solution architectures and present performance metrics and demonstrations to leadership
Collaborate with programs and stakeholder groups to align and support application deployments
Implement and maintain service monitoring scripts and tools to streamline operations and maximize uptime

Requirements

What you’ll need

Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree and 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations.
Experience deploying and supporting server-based hosted COTS applications and associated databases in an enterprise environment.
Applications such as GITLAB, Jira, Azure Devops Server, Jenkins, etc.
Linux system administration experience.
Hands-on experience using Docker and/or Podman.
Experience with troubleshooting commercial server-based application installs, associated databases, networking issues, and Web/HTTP concepts (SSL, certificates, proxy, REST) to resolve application configuration issues.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
holidays