Mid-Level Security Design Specialist

Mid-Level Security Design Specialist

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing Information Technology & Data Analytics (IT&DA) is seeking a Mid-Level Security Design Specialist to join the team in either North Charleston, SC; Hazelwood, MO; Kent, WA; or Ridley Park, PA.

The selected candidate will serve as the Operational Technology (OT)/Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security analyst to design secure system architectures for critical infrastructure and will implement network segmentation, access controls, and intrusion detection systems. Their expertise will ensure reliable operations in OT/ICS environments.

Position Responsibilities:

• Define, develop, integrate, design and maintain security technical controls in a variety of IT/OT environments and systems

• Define security product specifications, tools and techniques for intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, configuration hardening, and access methods

• Review design data elements (threat models, data flow diagrams, requirements, etc.) along with known vulnerabilities associated with IT/OT systems and create designs and recommendations that lower or eliminate security risk

• Engage in root cause analysis for incidents, identifying and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences

• Design and review network architectures for OT environments, including routing protocols, VLANs, and subnetting

• Configure and manage network devices (routers, switches, firewalls) to optimize performance and reliability

• Understand the connections between the process buildings and how the associated buildings communicate with each other

• Implement cybersecurity measures to protect OT networks from internal and external threats

• Monitor network traffic for anomalies and respond to security incidents

• Develop and enforce security policies and procedures in line with industry standards

• Conduct/participate in regular network assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement

• Troubleshoot and resolve network issues, ensuring minimal downtime in production environments

• Collaborate with teams to integrate OT and IT networks as applicable

• Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and security protocols

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and IT, to support network requirements

• Provide training and support to personnel on network best practices and cybersecurity awareness

This position is hybrid. The selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):         

• 3+ years of experience with Operational Technology

• 3+ years of experience with an Information Security domain 

• 3+ years of experience with delivering architecture & design solutions supporting data security

• 1+ years of experience performing network security implementations or assessments

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active Secret Clearance or higher

• Experience with cloud-platform technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)

• Experience with the Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) lifecycle

• Experience working in Agile methodologies

• Experience with one or more scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Ruby, Java)

• Experience with IT and cybersecurity risk fundamentals

• Experience with routing protocols (e.g., OSPF, EIGRP) and VLAN configuration

• Experience with industrial networking standards (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus)

• Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443)

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 & 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 market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $98,600 - $142,600

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Not Applicable

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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