United States onlyDate Posted:
2026-02-02Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-CT-REMOTEPosition Role Type:
RemoteU.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62Security Clearance Type:
None/Not RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredRTX 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 IAM Solution Architect serves as a key architect supporting the identity portfolio, including strategy, architecture, and modernization. This role works hand in hand with product owners and other architects to define and drive the multi-‑year roadmap for identity, authentication, authorization, and directory services; ensuring secure, scalable, and compliant solutions that enable secure, seamless, and compliant identity platforms.
This role blends deep technical expertise with strong architecture practice. The successful candidate will partner across Infrastructure, cybersecurity, applications and business units to architect, plan, and support implementation of identity capabilities aligned to regulatory requirements, mission needs, and the evolving threat landscape.
What You Will Do:
- Build and maintain architectural standards, roadmaps, and reference models that guide enterprise-‑wide identity strategy.
- Continuously evolve IAM architecture based on emerging technologies, business priorities, and industry innovation.
- Lead proofs of concept to validate new capabilities and guide adoption of modern identity platforms.
- Architect scalable, resilient IAM solutions using EntraID and the broader Microsoft identity ecosystem.
- Define and govern identity patterns for workforce, partner, and service accounts across hybrid and multi‑cloud environments.
- Establish architectural guardrails, reusable patterns, and reference architectures for identity services.
- Partner closely with engineering, cloud, network, and cybersecurity teams to ensure solutions align with Zero Trust principles.
- Advise senior leaders and business units, translating complex identity concepts into clear, actionable business value.
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
5+ years of experience and proven ability to architect and implement enterprise-scale IAM architectures in hybrid environments.
8+ years of experience in IAM, cybersecurity, or enterprise architecture roles.
Qualifications We Prefer:
- Deep hands‑on experience with EntraID (Azure AD) and the full Microsoft identity stack
- Strong knowledge of LDAP directories, PingFederate, and modern authentication protocols (SAML, OAuth2, OIDC, SCIM).
- Experience with password-less and advanced authentication technologies (e.g., Secret Double Octopus).
- Demonstrated ability to create and own architectural roadmaps, standards, and long-term strategies.
- Strong understanding of Zero Trust frameworks and identity-driven security models.
- Experience leading architecture for large-scale transformations, ideally in regulated or mission-critical environments.
- Working knowledge of NIST 800‑171, CMMC, DFARS, and related compliance frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of influencing senior leaders and technical teams.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities Ability to translate complex identity concepts into actionable guidance for varied audiences
- Excellent written and oral communications skills including presentation and negotiation skills, preparing management level briefings and summary explanations
- Background in hybrid cloud architecture, network segmentation, and /or Zero Trust network access (ZTNA).
- Ability to influence internal and external parties to accept concepts, practices and approaches
- Experience in Aerospace & Defense or other highly regulated environments
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Work Location: REMOTE
Please Consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
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
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.
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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