Principal Microsoft Security Architect (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-01-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

UT23: Corp - Florida Remote Location, Remote City, FL, 32301 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 information under this program/contract.

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.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team:

Role Overview:

RTX Enterprise Services Cybersecurity (ES-Cyber) is seeking a Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect to define the strategy and architecture for securely implementing Microsoft platforms and products across our global enterprise. In this role, you will be responsible for working with our internal customers, partners and stakeholders to develop the cybersecurity strategies for our Microsoft implementation (including AI), design/specify the appropriate cyber controls and reference architectures, and oversee the implementation of these strategies to protect and enable our organization's Azure, M365, and G5 deployments. You will join our newly formed Microsoft Cyber Center of Expertise with a small group of peers having a shared responsibility for this strategy.

The ideal candidate is a senior enterprise architect with deep technical expertise of the Microsoft security offerings, cloud and collaboration environments, as well as emerging AI technologies. They are equally comfortable designing architectures, mentoring teams, and briefing executives, and they thrive at the intersection of technical depth, business impact, and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do:

• Set the strategic vision for cybersecurity of our Microsoft implementations, ensuring alignment with our internal customers, partners, stakeholders, and the organization's evolving goals and structure
• Develop and implement robust cybersecurity reference architectures for client, collaboration, cloud, and AI systems to mitigate risks and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations
• Play an integral role in defining RTX’s Zero Trust strategy, partnering with our other Enterprise Architects in defining how the Microsoft portfolio contributes to this strategy
• Specify security controls for data using the Microsoft product portfolio to protect sensitive data and intellectual property
• Identify and drive remediation of vulnerabilities in Microsoft systems, platforms and AI models, including adversarial attacks, data poisoning, and model abuse threats
• Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to integrate advanced threat detection and mitigation techniques into Microsoft systems and platforms, and develop strategies to enhance the resilience of AI systems against cyber threats
• Partner with ES Infrastructure on implementation of cybersecurity controls for Microsoft platforms and products, integrating in our Cyber Defense ecosystem
• Partner with data scientists, engineers, and Digital Technology teams to integrate cybersecurity best practices into AI development and deployment workflows
• Stay up to date with emerging trends and technologies across the Microsoft portfolio and cybersecurity in general to proactively address future challenges
• Develop and implement innovative security strategies for cutting-edge AI and data solutions

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 12 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree and a minimum 10 years experience
• 8+ years of experience with the Microsoft security portfolio, security and/or data analysis tools, including architecture and design
• Experience in security and/or data architecture at enterprise scale, preferably in global or regulated industries
• Experience with enterprise AI system architecture and/or cybersecurity
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Demonstrated communication and leadership skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and guide large-scale change 
• Industry certifications such as Microsoft Certified Cybersecurity Architect Expert, other Microsoft Certified Expert-level certifications, and other cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP
• Familiarity with enterprise architecture frameworks (TOGAF, SABSA, DoDAF) and cybersecurity standards (NIST CSF and 800 series, MITRE ATT&CK) 
• Established track record of continuous learning and improvement, particularly with emerging technologies and security subject matters 
• Experience working under product operating models, Scrum, or other agile adjacent frameworks
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance

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.

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Work Location: Remote
Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:

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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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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