Associate Software Engineer– Secure Networks & Protocols
BoeingAbout the role
Company:
The Boeing CompanyThe Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) Mobility, Surveillance and Bombers (MS&B) is seeking a highly motivated candidate for a Software Engineer- Secure Networks & Protocols to join the SPD Training Software team in Richardson, TX. The position is full-time onsite and will work primarily in a lab environment.
The candidate must be comfortable working independently in a challenging, fast-paced environment. This position requires a lot of collaboration with other teams and the customers, requiring strong communication and interpersonal skills. The candidate will support the training devices in Richardson as well as retrofitting the training devices at customer sites.
Position Responsibilities:
Maintain P-8A AAS training devices in a predominantly Linux environment.
Engineer new processes, scripts, methodologies, and solutions to provide a better product for our customers.
Integration of locally developed software into training devices.
Integration and troubleshooting of software from outside entities, requiring external support for configuration and troubleshooting.
Install and configure Windows and Linux physical and virtual machines to meet cyber security requirements; install and test monthly patches on the operating systems.
Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems to find root cause and collaborate with the functional teams to find resolutions.
Perform scheduled lab maintenance operations and continuous cyber monitoring activities in the labs.
Integration, configuration, and verification of databases.
Develop and maintain scripts used to install, integrate, and configure software products.
Verify device functionality after software integration and cyber updates.
Support testing of training system devices.
Participate in scrum meetings and use Agile tools for task tracking.
Develop and maintain documentation for troubleshooting procedures, software configuration and installation, and standard operating procedures.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Bachelor's Degree
Active Top-Secret Clearance
2+ years of experience and competency in troubleshooting, analysis and problem- solving strategies
2+ years of experience in Linux OS administration
2+ years of experience on Windows/Windows Server OS administration
Preferred Qualifications (Desired 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 and 2+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 6+ years of directly related work experience OR 10+ years of related, relevant experience
DoD 8570 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, CASP)
Ability to obtain an Operating System (OS) Certification after employment (Linux+, CCNA, Server+, etc.
Extensive Linux knowledge
Linux administration, usage, and concepts
Red Hat Linux 8
Bash scripting
Windows Active Directory/DHCP/DNS
Windows GPOs
Windows 10/11/Server
Powershell Scripting
Cisco/Nexus IOS/NXOS
PCoIP
InfiniBand networking
Security+ certified
STIG/ACAS scanning
NetApp NAS/SAN experience
iSCSI concepts
Atlassian Jira/Confluence
Gitlab/git
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.
Travel:
This position requires 25% of the time domestically (intermittent for remote installations).
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, en
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