Summer 2026 - Secure Gateway Services Intern (Remote)

Date Posted:

2026-03-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-193 ~ 1120 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG193

Position Role Type:

Remote

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

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. The company will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Are you ready to explore the world of aerospace and defense? Do you want to learn from and collaborate with some of the greatest minds in the industry? At RTX, our internships, co-ops and full-time careers provide an exceptional foundation to work on complex problems, advance your skills and create a safer, more connected world. Discover opportunities to make a difference at RTX.

What You Will Do

• Assist in supporting and maintaining the enterprise web proxy infrastructure.

• Contribute to project milestones through tasks such as command-line interface (CLI) tasks, script development, automation, log monitoring, and infrastructure configuration updates.

• Support and manage the ServiceNow ticket queue.

• Update and refine Knowledge Base documentation.

• Assist with pipeline code development, automation initiatives, and Jira workflows.

• Perform Configuration Management Database (CMDB) data cleanup and help develop/maintain Splunk dashboards.

• Participate in job shadowing to quickly gain platform knowledge and assist with daily operational tasks and issue resolution.

What You Will Learn

• Gain exposure to enterprise cybersecurity operations, cloud security platforms, and automation practices in a dynamic, real-world environment.

• Collaborate with senior engineers to maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize secure web traffic controls based on ZeroTrust principles.

• Hands-on experience with the RTX Web Gateway platform, Zscaler Internet Access (ZIA), and enterprise-scale network operations.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Security, or a STEM-related program.

• Expected graduation date no earlier than September 2026.

• Basic understanding of fundamental security and network concepts.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities.

• Proven problem-solving skills.

Learn More & Apply Now!
Location: This position is remote.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role:
Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. Employees who are working in remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home) and may be expected to travel to an RTX facility 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 37,000 USD - 82,000 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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