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Senior Cloud Security Solutions Architect (Virtual)

Richmond, Virginia; Arlington, Virginia; Ridley Park, Pennsylvania; North Charleston, South Carolina; United States; Virtual Job ID 00000394738 Category Information Technology Post Date Apr. 23, 2024
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Job Description

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Boeing Enterprise Security (BES) is seeking a Senior Cloud Security Solutions Architect to support our business in the US in a virtual capacity.  This position supports Security objectives for Boeing Global Services.

As a Cloud Security Solutions Architect at Boeing, you will be a key member of the Cloud Security function, responsible for designing and implementing robust security solutions for our cloud infrastructure and applications. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that our cloud environments adhere to the highest security standards and best practices. Your expertise will be instrumental in safeguarding our sensitive data and ensuring the availability, confidentiality, and integrity of our cloud-based services.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with stakeholders, software architects, and DevOps teams to design and implement security solutions for cloud-based systems across multiple cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the organization's cloud infrastructure, applications, and data flows
  • Design, develop and implement secure patterns to aid the transformation of our estate to cloud first
  • Code security elements of GitOps managed cloud landing zones and DevOps pipelines
  • Partner with our policy as code team to define and enforce cloud security policies, standards, and best practices to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal security requirements
  • Lead threat modelling and risk assessments to identify potential security threats and vulnerabilities. Develop and execute strategies to mitigate and address these risks.
  • Evaluate and recommend security tools, technologies, and services that enhance our cloud security posture
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure secure coding practices, vulnerability assessments, and regular security testing
  • Lead security awareness training and education initiatives to ensure developers and application teams are familiar and competent in secure-by-design methodologies.
  • Partner with development and platform communities to facilitate community steering of enterprise security roadmap
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and best practices, and apply this knowledge to continuously enhance our security strategies

This position has been identified as a virtual opportunity and does not require applicants to live in Richmond, VA.

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.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience):

  • 5+ years of experience in cloud security architecture and design, with a focus on major cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • 5+ years of experience developing and operating microservice, containerized, or serverless applications.
  • 5+ years of experience with orchestration technologies, continuous integration / continuous deployment and GitOps managed environments.
  • 5+ years of experience experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud-based systems, including IAM, network security, data protection, and compliance.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • Familiarity with security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, ISO 27001) and their application in cloud environments.
  • Strong understanding of cloud security best practices, encryption, authentication, authorization, and audit capabilities.
  • Strong understanding of threats, vulnerabilities, and exploits common to cloud applications or environments and experience implementing controls to mitigate those threats.
  • Experience with security assessment tools, vulnerability management, and penetration testing methodologies.
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate complex security concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Typical Education/Experience: 

Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 14 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD+9 years' related work experience, Master+12 years' related work experience, 18 years' related work experience, etc.).

Relocation:

Relocation is not a negotiable benefit for this position

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: 

This is a 1st shift position

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: $135,150 – $209,300

Applications for this position will be accepted through May 8th 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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  • Generous company match to your 401(k).
  • Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly.
  • Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits.
  • Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations.
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