Network Operations Section Manager, El Segundo, CA, Onsite

Network Operations Section ManagerSenior Manager, Information Workplace Service – M5Raytheon Digital Technology – Classified Information SystemsOnsite position - El Segundo, CAActive US Top Secret Clearance (DoD) requiredAt RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world.

Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.The Classified Infrastructure Services department provides expertise in Data Center Management, Network Operations, and High-Performance Computing that our programs and Engineering teams rely on to fulfill their missions. Reporting to the Network Operations Lead as a Network Operations Senior Manager (M5), you will lead and manage a regional team of more than 20 networking professionals across varying experience levels. Your team includes Individual Contributors located in California, Colorado, and Indiana.As the Senior Manager, you will be accountable for the full team and the Local and Wide Area Networks they support, which may require leveraging matrixed resources in addition to your direct reports.This on-site role is based in El Segundo, California. Occasional domestic travel may be required to other assigned US work locations (specifically other California site locations), for site visits and customer visits in the domestic U.S.What You Will DoThe Senior Manager (M5), Classified Networking Operations, reports to our Networking Operations Lead for Classified Infrastructure Services within Raytheon Digital Technology.

This role provides operational and delivery leadership for a team of approximately 20 networking professionals responsible for secure, reliable, scalable, and supportable network services.The Senior Manager is accountable for developing team capabilities, setting clear performance expectations, establishing operating discipline, and ensuring the organization delivers on operational commitments, customer needs, program priorities, and approved networking road maps.This position will require vision, strategic planning, and the ability to develop operational metrics, guide technical planning, manage long-term budgets and technical debt, contribute to solution catalog development, and support daily operations. The goal is to deliver stable, proactive, secure, and supportable operational environments.The following Leadership skills are critical for success in this role:Employee and Organization DevelopmentExecution and Delivery LeadershipStrategy and Roadmap ManagementStakeholder ManagementOperational Leadership and Continuous ImprovementTechnical AcumenQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years' experienceAn 8140 Advanced certification for Network Operations Specialist (e.g., CCNP Security, CASP+) or for IT Investment/Portfolio Manager (e.g., CISSP).Experience with classified networking concepts and operations, including routing and switching, network monitoring, incident management, change management, configuration management, vulnerability management, inventory management, and lifecycle management.Experience leading technical teams through organizational change, shifting priorities, operational challenges, and resource constraints.Experience leading complex technical projects and operations, including roadmaps, modernization efforts, workload management, and talent development.Experience building execution plans, managing competing priorities, establish milestones, and deliver on commitments.Experience in workforce planning and resource management.An active and transferable U.S. government–issued Top Secret security clearance prior to start. U.S.

citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.Qualifications We PreferExperience managing network teams in classified environments.Strong customer service skills, including clear oral and written communication.IT project management experience and/or a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.Experience with Industry 4.0 technologies and Connected Factory initiatives.Experience with classified computing, NIST and related security doctrine, STIG compliance, and network refresh activities.Experience leading teams within Digital Technology or IT organizations.Experience implementing newer technologies, such as cloud-based environments.Familiarity with network management tools.Experience with business continuity and disaster recovery operations.Background in Information Technology, Engineering, or Program environments.Knowledge of security requirements and controls in classified environments, including DFARS, CMMC, RMF, DAAPM, and JSIG.Experience with cybersecurity hardening, compliance, process controls, and risk management.Ability to understand complex issues, develop effective solutions, and drive timely resolution.Ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the enterprise.Ability to prioritize and manage competing tasks and initiatives.Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, inspire, and motivate teams.What we offer:Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.Relocation - this role is relocation eligible if the applicant meets company policy criteria.