Sr. Manager, Network Development Services (Hybrid)

Date Posted:

2025-12-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA804: Marlborough, MA Building 4 1001 Boston Post Road Building 4, Marlborough, MA, 01752 USA

Position Role Type:

Hybrid

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

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manager, Infrastructure Services - Network Development to join our team.   This person will play a highly rewarding role in creating unique network services and solutions that will significantly impact how our team members connect, communicate, collaborate, and compute.   These unique network services and solutions will create notable value for our firm as they support our national interests through the successful execution of military, federal, civil, and commercial programs.

The Senior Manager, Infrastructure Services - Network Development will be responsible for creating and executing the long-term strategy and the operational direction for the development and sustainment of Program Work Environments (PWE) network systems and services.  

The Collins Program Work Environments (PWE) consists of hundreds of stand-alone and integrated IT environments that support stakeholder specific requirements not generally supported by shared enterprise networks and information technology services.  Therefore we have a need for unique network services and solutions with characteristics that are different from common commercial network services and solutions.  Often times the PWEs' network requirements can only be met by logical and/or physical separation. The PWEs may include Secure/Manufacturing/Factory/Lab domains with unique/autonomous/air-gapped digital infrastructure and tools. The PWEs may meet various security and compliance requirements (DFARS, DAAPM, JSIG, etc) and support multiple classification levels.

** This position is hybrid.  The onsite work will work can be based out of any of the following locations:  Marlborough, MA, Richardson, TX, Largo, FL, St. Petersburg, FL, Cedar Rapids, IA.**

What YOU will do:

• Lead PWE Network Solution and Services Creation, Development, and Sustainment.

• Manage a team of 7 experienced network administrators.

• Create a 3-year network solution strategy.

• Oversee the development of yearly network solutions operation plans and project portfolios.

• Build and develop relationships with solution stakeholders such as: Program Staff, Engineering, Digital Technology organizations, Cyber Security, Government Risk and compliance, and external Business Partner.  Collaborate with these stakeholders to enable network solutions to meet and maintain stringent program and security requirements.

• Deploy network solutions in accordance with applicable Collins and other Stakeholder policies, practices, and procedures associated with network. Architecture, network technologies (e.g. switch, firewall, and router), system configurations, network services, network operations, and security controls.

• Oversee the design, deployment, implementation, modernization, and support of scalable network solutions using industry best practices that are optimized for performance and scalability across multiple computing environments.

• Operationalize network solutions with controls for network resource allocation, utilization, and optimization.

• Drive troubleshooting and resolves network incidents efficiently and effectively, focusing on mitigation and prevention. 

• Communicate network solution status and quality to stakeholder organizations

• Implement continuous improvement of network solutions.

• Note: Weekend and after-hours support may be required as needed.

Qualifications YOU Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

• Active DoD Secret clearance is required.

• Adept at working across multiple environments, sites, geographies with disparate technologies, policies, practices, processes, controls, standards, and staff.

• Must obtain Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8140 / 8570 Certification within 3 months of start date.

• Current CCNA Networking Certification.

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant experience with the following skills:.

• Ability to develop solutions and documentation for complex technical challenges.

• Experience with infrastructure backup, restore, disaster recovery, and business continuity products.

• Expertise in firewall implementation and network security.

• Proven experience with security infrastructure products and capabilities

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Current CCNP Networking Certification.

• Security+ Certification or equivalent or the ability to obtain it within 3 months.

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance.

• Experience with hardening systems using tools like SCAP and following STIGs.

• Knowledge of scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Fortify).

• Familiarity with identity management, access management, and authorization solutions (e.g., PKI, LDAP).

• Experience with Agile Development Methodologies (e.g., Scrum, SAFe).

Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to solve technical problems both independently and within collaborative teams.

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate. employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning.

• Adoption Assistance.         

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits.

• Bright Horizons, child, and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program.

•  And more! 

Do you want to be part of a new, exciting initiative to combine foundational IT with new digital technologies?  Our Digital Technology team is driving business efficiencies and a better customer experience by connecting technologies, people, information and processes. From making aircraft more electric, intelligent and integrated to building new software platforms such as Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and blockchain, there’s no better place to be right now than in digital. If you’re an agile thinker who enjoys utilizing modern technology to make big improvements, then you’re a perfect fit for this team. Join Collins Aerospace to help us revolutionize the aerospace industry today!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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 124,000 USD - 250,000 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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