Product Security Engineer

Product Security Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

Boeing’s Missile Defense Program is seeking motivated and talented Associate (Level 2), Mid Level (Level 3 ) or Senior (Level 4) Product Security Engineers in Colorado Springs, Colorado!  These positions will support the performance of product security and cybersecurity engineering for the National Team Command, Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Programs & Networks.

Missile Defense programs are part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System which defends the United States homeland and its regional allies all over the world.  Be a part of our passionate and highly motivated team who are excited to be on the forefront of defense of our nation.

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO), flexible work schedules, paid parental leave for mothers and fathers, 401k matching, tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees, and paid medical leave programs.

Come Join Us and Build the Future!

Primary Responsibilities:

Team member will work with other industry partners in the development and execution of a comprehensive assessment program supporting the C2BMC Element of the Ballistic Missile Defense System.  This individual will act as the primary group to for testing and applying patches on all main software/application systems on the system including workstation and servers.  This team will be supporting the system by interacting continuously with the cyber team compliance team to remediate any vulnerabilities founding during automated or manual cyber scans.  As patching can be an impacting activity, a detailed oriented individual is a must for this position.

• Developing and verifying installation instructions for Cyber Tools and Vendor Patches

• Applying Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)

• Managing and addressing any Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs) related to the Cyber Tools

• Integrating, configuring and automating the installation of the Elastic Stack with the existing set of Cyber Tools on the C2BMC system

• Working with various C2BMC teams to ensure compatibility and seamless integration of Cyber Tools within the larger system

• Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps for the labs and operations deliveries

• Providing feedback to Cyber Leadership and engineers to improve the cybersecurity tools and processes

• Verifying the Elastic Stack meets contractual requirements

• Documenting the installation and delivering installation instructions to deploy the Elastic Stack

• Installing, deploying, and unit testing other Cyber Tools such as ACAS, ArcSight, BigFix, Delinea, Endgame, ESS, Axway Repeater, and Responder for Windows MFA in National Team (NT) labs, the C2BMC Testbed (CTB), and Operations.

• Collaborating with local Information System Security Officers (ISSOs) to ensure compliance with relevant cybersecurity standards and regulations

• Assess organization-wide security and privacy risk and update assessment results on an ongoing basis

• Perform system analysis and develop system test for cyber threats, cyber test activities, and the cybersecurity of large-scale events

• Perform cyber risk assessments and develop risk mitigation plans

• Support the engineering installation & analysis of patches and various system updates and upgrades to determine system consequence of these changes

• Attend, collect data from, out brief, and facilitate collaboration and project management from various program boards

• Support cyber threat intelligence activities

• Support the development and maintenance of cyber scanning, patching, remediation, tools and applications

• Support, as required, TEMPEST, DFARS, COMSEC, CNSSI, and other compliance drivers as needed

• Support and facilitate various ATO packages including processing IAVMs and CTOs for the same

• Perform and/or support the development of tools for cyber forensics

• Develop, define efficiencies and improvements to tools to improve team productivity

• Perform system analysis trade studies to define technical concepts and solutions

This position is expected to be 100% onsite.  The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. (Colorado Springs, CO.)

This position may require the ability to obtain access to an MDA facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. government authorities.

This position requires candidate acceptance by industry partner resource control board.

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

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.

• Active Top Secret clearance

• Current DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II / IAM Level I or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)

• 1+ years experience in product security / cybersecurity engineering

• 1+ years experience with industry standard cybersecurity frameworks (NIST, OWASP, DFARS)

• Experience using analytical, collaboration, communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 2 years+ experience in Windows/RHEL System admin experience, installing, tuning & troubleshooting Cyber Tools to include ESS/HBSS, ConfigOS, Splunk/Elastic etc. 

• 2 years+ experience in configuring, running, and scripting audit tools

• 2 years+ experience using knowledge of Software Assurance (SwA) static and/or dynamic code analysis (e.g. Fortify)

• Experience with Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)/RMF and National institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800-53 requirements

• Experience leading system and component level cyber test and evaluation, including threat and security assessments, and tabletop exercises

• Experienced self-starter with strong written and oral communication skills, and a focus on translating technically complex issues into simple, easy to understand concept

• Growing understanding of DoD and missile defense command and control, battle management, architectures and communications system concepts, mission, and common system test and data analysis techniques

Typical Education/Experience:

Associate (2): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Mid-Level (3): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Senior (4): Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology), computer science, engineering data science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications. In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard.

Relocation:

This position does not offer relocation.  Candidates must be local or willing to relocate at their own expense.

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. 

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only.  Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.  

Associate (2) Summary pay range: $91,800 – $124,200

Mid-Level (3) Summary pay range: $112,200 – $151,800

Senior (4) Summary pay range: $136,850 – $185,150

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

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 an active U.S. Top 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.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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