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Boeing Defense, Space, and Security (BDS) Space, Intelligence and Weapon Systems (SI&WS) Ground and Mission Systems Engineering (GMSE) is seeking an Experienced Ground Systems Engineer (Level 3) to join our team in El Segundo, California. 

The SI&WS GMSE division creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with both commercial and proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space.  Our team focuses on rapid prototyping to demonstrate a host of mission-focused technologies for a variety of customers.  Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Experienced Ground Systems Engineer will join a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity development projects. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work proprietary programs for U.S. government customers who are responsible for exciting advanced technology national security missions.

Position Responsibilities:   

• Performs cybersecurity and network engineering on a MILSATCOM program.

• Monitors program infrastructure and supports security event resolution that impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

• Performs security assessments to ensure compliance to program security standards.

• Designs and implements cybersecurity standards for program data, systems and networks.

• Provides overall cybersecurity expertise for identifying, protecting, detecting, responding and recovering from security incidents.

• Monitors network performance to identify potential problems.

• Performs network preventative maintenance tasks such as installing patches.

• Identifies root causes of network issues and provides resolution.

• Configures and maintains network infrastructure such as routers, switches, firewalls and security devices.

This position is expected to be 100 onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity concepts, principles and methods relevant to confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and non-repudiation.

• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategies.

• 3+ years of experience in networking and security design concepts, models, principles, architecture, methods, and protocols.

• 3+ years of experience in network management principles and tools to analyze network traffic flows and patterns.

• Experience with DevSecOps

• Current CompTIA Security+ certification

• Current ISC2 Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• 5+ years of experience in Ground System Engineering

• Active cybersecurity certifications in EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (EC-CEH), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Essentials Certification (GSEC), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)

• Active network engineering certifications in Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP), CompTIA Network+

• Experience with JIRA and Confluence

• Experience working with Government customers

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as spanet and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $104,550 - $141,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 09, 2025

Education

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.