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Cybersecurity Engineer - Lead / Senior / Principal - ESS

Los Angeles, California; El Segundo, California Job ID 00000421233 Category Engineering - Product Security Post Date Apr. 29, 2024
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Job Description

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Product Security Engineering is seeking a Cybersecurity Engineer - Lead / Senior / Principal to support our Cybersecurity activities in El Segundo, CA. 

Our Space and Launch Team creates the next generation products and services for the BDS business unit. We work with proprietary customers in the development of the next-generation technologies in space.  Our group works all facets of engineering from technology investment, concept development, proposal writing, requirements and design, build, integration, test, and demonstration of products in their relevant environments.

The Cybersecurity Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that are immersed in high intensity projects. As a member of our team, you will the opportunity to work closely with our customers to provide a secure and resilient system. This role needs an individual that has a deep understanding of cybersecurity domains and comprehension of cybersecurity during all systems engineering development life-cycle phases of a program.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Product Security Engineer responsible for applying an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify life-cycle balanced information system security solutions.

  • Serves as a technical lead for product security engineering responsible for flowing down requirement to payload/bus and eventually at the unit level.

  • Develops test and verification plans for requirements.

  • Leads a team of Product Security Engineers that will implement cybersecurity features on satellite vehicles and implement RMF and other accreditation processes for embedded computing systems.

  • Evaluates resilient network operations for a satellite system and implements effective crypto keying techniques.

  • Evaluates customer/operational needs to define and coordinate system security requirements, integrate technical parameters and assure compatibility of all physical, functional and program interfaces.

  • Performs various analyses to optimize total system of systems and/or system architecture.

  • Identifies product assets risks, threats, and vulnerabilities in accordance with accepted industry, professional, and government standards, ensuring security design integrity, availability, confidentiality, non-repudiation and contract compliance.Knowledgeable in secure manufacturing and Anti-Tamper design.

  • Evaluates remediation recommendations and develops cost to estimate documentation.

  • Employs system security processes, methods, and tools and assures their consistent application. Resolves cross-functional technical issues.

  • Implements appropriate Accreditation and Authorization activities per JSIG, DoD and ICD 503 RMF, NISPOM, or DoD Overprint to the NISPOM supplement as required by customers.

  • Coordinates with systems engineers, system administrators, network and software engineers, test and validation engineers, and program management on security related activities and requirements.

  • Troubleshoots and work under minimal direction.

  • Implements standards found in NIST Cybersecurity Framework, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, CNSSI 1253, and ISO 27001.

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

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

Contingent Upon - Obtaining your DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level III or higher (such as CISSP, CASP, CE, CISA, GCED, or GCIH) within 3 months of start date.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): (see education and experience for the levels below)

  • 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

  • 5+ years’ experience in systems engineering, systems integration, software engineering, electrical engineering, certification, network security and/or cybersecurity.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level III or higher (such as CISSP, CASP, CE, CISA, GCED, or GCIH).

  • 10 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (level 5)

  • 15 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (level 6)

  • Experience working with cryptography and Anti-Tamper design knowledge.

  • Experience in governance and compliance standards.

  • Experience leading, inspiring and motivating a team to ensure project success.

Typical Education/Experience: 

(Level 4)

Bachelor's degree and typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 7 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 4 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

(Level 5)

Bachelor's degree and typically 14 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 12 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 9 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

(Level 6)

Bachelor's degree and typically 20 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a Master's degree with typically 18 or more years' experience in an engineering classification or a PhD degree with typically 15 or more years' experience in an engineering classification. Bachelor, Master or Doctorate of Science degree from an accredited course of study, in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry. ABET is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Referral Bonus:

Referral to this job is eligible for bonus

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. 

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift.

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 Senior level: $146,200 – $197,800

Summary pay range for Lead level: $175,950 – $238,050

Summary pay range for Principle level: $207,400 – $280,600

Applications for this position will be accepted until April 24, 2024.


Export Control Requirements: U.S. Government Export Control Status: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

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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