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Lead Software Engineer–DevSecOps

Berkeley, Missouri Job ID JR2026499333 Category Security Clearance Role Type Onsite Post Date Mar. 11, 2026 Security Clearance Required
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Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevSecOps to support our Phantom Works Virtual Warfare Center team located in Berkeley, MO. This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization.

The DevSecOps Lead Engineer will architect and implement secure development and execution environments for the rapid prototyping and experimentation we use to answer our customers’ toughest questions about future technologies and capabilities. The Virtual Warfare Center executes far-reaching analysis to address military capability gaps in and across multiple warfighting domains in the face of accelerating adversary capabilities. In DevSecOps you will be part of a team modernizing our approach to software development and enhancing our security posture.

As the Virtual Warfare Center’s DevSecOps Team Lead you will lead a team of engineers designing, implementing, and monitoring software development infrastructure across multiple networks and physical locations across the United States. You will build and maintain cross-functional relationships with multiple teams to coordinate the selection, approval, deployment, and maintenance of a consistent set of software tools in all locations. Your work will guarantee our development and deployment infrastructure and processes are reliable, efficient, consistent, and secure. Your team will partner with relevant stakeholders to create processes, design cloud-based solutions, support deploying applications in cloud environments, evaluate solution performance and implement enhancements. You will guide the team through the update of a legacy software development infrastructure to use modern technologies including containers, cloud, high performance computing, AI/ML, and automation. This position requires mentoring early-career employees on DevSecOps design, implementation, maintenance, communication, and leadership skills. Your team will track required software updates and drive the process to eliminate known vulnerabilities including monitoring systems, tools, and software packages for security vulnerabilities. You will contribute to a collaborative, cross-functional team managing software security approvals and automate the integration of security into all phases of the software development lifecycle. Your work with an array of software development, IT, and cybersecurity teams will address emergent issues while improving the efficiency and usability of our systems and software products.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Lead a team of engineers responsible for designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining a consistent, secure software development toolchain across multiple networks and physical locations.
  • Spearhead the approval and implementation of continuous integration and continuous deployment pipelines into collateral secret and program spaces.
  • Coordinate between software development, IT, and security teams on vulnerability tracking and mitigation, driving efforts forward.
  • Architect and implement the transition of a multi-site, multi-network software development environment into a cloud-based approach.
  • Lead trade studies and tool selection to upgrade and modernize software development processes and operational infrastructure.
  • Lead implementation of best practices and methodologies for provisioning, platform scaling, configuration management, monitoring and troubleshooting
  • Maintain the DevSecOps vision and roadmap, track status, and communicate progress to stakeholders.
  • Mentor and coach the team, provide technical leadership, foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning, and grow their skills.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/ Experience):

  • Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering discipline or 17+ years equivalent related experience
  • 10+ years’ experience with software engineering
  • 3+ years’ experience with scripting languages such as Bash or Python
  • 3+ years’ experience containerized software development
  • 3+ years’ experience supporting DevSecOps lifecycle
  • Experience with Agile development practices using continuous integration and deployment
  • 3+ years of experience performing automation, implementation and deployments in both Windows and Linux systems
  • Active Secret clearance

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Active Top Secret SCI clearance
  • Experience with gitlab
  • Experience with Jenkins
  • Experience with JIRA
  • 3+ years’ experience supporting cloud development environments
  • Experience with cloud computing in classified environments
  • CompTIA Security+
  • 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.

Travel: 10%

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace (DFW) 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.

CodeVue Coding Challenge:

To be considered for this position you will be required to complete a technical assessment as part of the selection process.  Failure to complete the assessment will remove you from consideration.

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 for Lead: $136,850 - $185,150


Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 25, 2026


Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

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.

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