Lead Security Design Specialist

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.

Boeing Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) is currently seeking a Lead Security Design Specialist to join the team in Seattle, WA; Ridley Park, PA; Arlington, VA; Auburn, WA; Berkeley, MO; Chicago, IL; Colorado Springs, CO; El Segundo, CA; Englewood, CO; Hazelwood, MO; Huntington Beach, CA; Huntsville, AL; Jacksonville, FL; Kennedy Space Center, FL; Kent, WA; Long Beach, CA; Mesa, AZ; Miami, FL; North Charleston, SC; Ogden, UT; Oklahoma City, OK; Plano, TX; Renton, WA; Saint Charles, MO; Seal Beach, CA; or Tukwila, WA.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in data security, excellent technical skills, a solid track record of successfully managing complex security projects with direct regulatory compliance impacts, and a proven ability to lead and manage teams in a fast-paced environment.

Position Responsibilities:

• Mentors technical staff and management on best practices created both inside the company and from outside of the company
• Leads efforts to define, develop, integrate and design security technical controls in a variety of Information Technology (IT) environments and systems
• Leads efforts to define security product specifications, tools and techniques for intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, data loss prevention, encryption of data, identity/access management and authentication methods
• Leads efforts to analyze security designs and recommends design solutions that are industry leading or best practice to lower security risk
• Understands national and international privacy requirements
• Leads efforts to review design data elements (threat models, data flow diagrams, requirements, etc.) along with known vulnerabilities associated with IT systems
• Creates designs and recommendations that lower or eliminate security risk

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 10+ years of experience with Information Technology architecture including cloud and data architecture in a large-scale, hybrid cloud and on-prem environment
• 10+ years of experience designing and implementing security solutions for cloud-based systems, including IAM, network security, data protection, and compliance
• 5+ years of experience with data access management, user permissions, and audit logging
• 1+ years of experience in Enterprise Storage
• Experience working with privacy or data protection laws and regulations
• Experience administering user system access and establishing safeguards to protect information to meet network security requirements
• Experience with configuration management of security tools for SIEM operation and incident tracking

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Certifications such as Certified Information System's Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or security-related vendor certifications
• Experience with enterprise-level implementations and data discovery tools (ex: BigID, Varonis, Microsoft Purview, etc.) and reporting capabilities
• Experience working with cloud-based environments and their security considerations
• Experience with scripting or automation tools for workflow optimization (e.g., Python, PowerShell)

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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 .

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: $150,450 - $233,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 17, 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

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

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.