Sr Manager Secure Gateway Services

Date Posted:

2026-08-06



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CA-REMOTE



Position Role Type:

Remote



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

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

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:

The Sr Manager Secure Gateway Services leads the strategy, architecture, and delivery of RTX's enterprise security infrastructure. This role is responsible for leading a team of infrastructure engineers, driving Zero Trust and cloud security initiatives, establishing engineering standards, and ensuring secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure that supports the organization's cybersecurity strategy and business objectives.

What You Will Do

• Lead and mentor a team of infrastructure engineers, providing technical leadership, performance management, and career development.
• Define and execute the security infrastructure engineering roadmap aligned with enterprise cybersecurity strategy and business priorities.
• Design and maintain secure architecture across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments, leveraging Zero Trust principles and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Establish engineering standards, architectural patterns, and best practices for enterprise security infrastructure.
• Oversee the deployment, operation, and lifecycle management of core security technologies, including identity platforms, web gateways, endpoint security, and security tooling.
• Drive secure cloud and container infrastructure, including landing zones, network segmentation, access controls, and DevSecOps automation.
• Partner with Security Operations, Incident Response, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Global Trade, Enterprise Architecture, and Application Security teams to ensure infrastructure supports security monitoring, compliance, and operational resilience.
• Lead infrastructure hardening initiatives, vulnerability remediation, patch management, and operational readiness to defend against evolving cyber threats.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, manage strategic vendor relationships, and influence enterprise security tooling decisions.
• Communicate technical strategies, risks, and recommendations effectively to executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of experience.
• Experience leading infrastructure engineering or cybersecurity engineering teams in a large enterprise environment.
• Experience designing, implementing, and supporting enterprise security infrastructure across cloud, hybrid, and on-premises environments.
• Experience with Zero Trust architecture, cloud security, identity platforms, and modern infrastructure technologies.
• Experience collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Deep expertise with the Zscaler platform, Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), enterprise security architecture, and modern infrastructure technologies.
• Proven ability to independently lead complex security initiatives from strategy through execution.
• Strong risk management skills with the ability to communicate security tradeoffs and influence business decisions.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to executive and non-technical audiences.
• Strong understanding of networking fundamentals, including the OSI model, TCP/IP, routing, switching, and subnetting.
• Experience working in Agile environments utilizing Jira and Confluence.
• Industry certifications such as Zscaler, Security+, Network+, CISSP, AWS Security or Solutions Architect, Microsoft Azure Security, GCIA, GCIH, or CEH are preferred.
• Knowledge of DFARS and CMMC compliance requirements is highly desirable.
• Demonstrated experience developing infrastructure strategies, engineering roadmaps, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automation, and DevSecOps practices.

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.

Role Type - Remote:

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.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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