Azure Platform Engineer; Hybrid

Position: Azure Platform Engineer (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT6: 4 Farm Springs 4 Farm Springs Road, Farmington, CT, 06032 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

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.

We’re seeking a highly skilled Azure engineering leader who is energized by solving complex technical challenges and building cloud solutions that scale. This role is deeply hands - on , blending architectural vision with practical engineering execution. You’ll design, build, secure, and optimize our Azure Platform using Policy, RBAC, and Functions, along with guid ing teams in modern Dev Ops and automation practices.

You’ll work as part of a talented team of Azure engineers, collaborating closely to drive cloud innovation and deliver high - quality solutions for our internal customers.

What You Will Do

In this role, you’ll help shape strategy, operational direction, and apply hands - on Azure engineering to drive real impact across our Azure Cloud Platform.

• Design, build, secure, and optimize Azure environments, applying strong knowledge of Azure Architecture, Governance, Policy, RBAC, and Functions.
• Lead major improvements to the Azure Cloud Platform, systems, and engineering practices to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance.
• Implement Infrastructure-as-Code using Terraform and Ansible to provision, manage, and scale Azure resources consistently and securely.
• Drive automation and orchestration, leveraging Python, Ansible, and other tooling to streamline workflows and reduce operational friction.
• Apply Dev Ops methodologies to strengthen CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, observability, and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
• Solve complex, ambiguous technical challenges through research, analysis, and integration of industry best practices.
• Collaborate across teams and with external partners, including customers and vendors, to ensure alignment and deliver high-quality Azure-based solutions.
• Influence senior stakeholders and executive leadership, championing modern engineering approaches and guiding strategic Azure decisions.
• Own and evolve Azure-focused strategies, ensuring your area of expertise continues to grow and deliver value to the organization.

What You Will Learn

In this role, you’ll continue to expand your impact and technical depth by:

• Deepening your expertise in enterprise-scale Azure architecture, governance, and security patterns.
• Gaining exposure to cross-functional business priorities, influencing how cloud strategy supports organizational goals.
• Learning from a team of experienced Azure engineers and contributing to a culture of shared technical excellence.
• Expanding your leadership capabilities by guiding engineering teams through modern Dev Ops, automation, and IaC practices.
• Building a broader understanding of how Azure capabilities drive successful outcomes for internal customers.
• Strengthening your ability to solve large-scale, ambiguous engineering challenges with creativity and precision.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated mastery in Azure engineering
  , Dev Ops practices, automation, and…