Cloud Architect (Senior)

Boeing • Aurora, CO

8d • $142,800 - $249,550 • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS), Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is hiring a Senior Cloud Architect to provide technical leadership and promote modern best practices across programs and product lines. ESG rapidly develops and demonstrates next-generation, mission-focused technologies, products, and services, spanning technology investment, concept development, proposals, architecture, requirements, design, build, integration, test, and demonstration.

The role leads the planning and delivery of secure DevSecOps capabilities, including pipelines, automation, infrastructure and configuration as code, container processes, integration and test environments, and automated testing and monitoring. The architect troubleshoots complex platform, application, infrastructure, and security issues; guides vulnerability remediation and compliance; and uses metrics and root-cause analysis to improve performance and reliability. The position also works with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, leadership, and external customers to gather requirements, set priorities, align product direction with program needs, and support adoption.

The position is expected to be fully onsite in Seal Beach, California; Aurora or Colorado Springs, Colorado; El Segundo, California; Herndon, California; or Leesburg, Virginia. Occasional compensated ad hoc support outside typical business hours may be required. Candidates must hold an active U.S. Top Secret clearance and meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person. Relocation assistance is not available, and candidates outside commuting distance must be willing and able to relocate at their own expense.

Requirements

• Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance; a U.S. clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
• At least 5 years of related experience for level 4 or 10 years for level 5.
• Experience leading software teams or projects.
• Experience using Agile development processes.
• Development Operations (DevOps) or Development Security Operations (DevSecOps) experience.
• Continuous Integration and Continuous Development (CI/CD) experience using appropriate code versioning, build, and test automation tools.
• Willingness and ability to relocate at personal expense if not already within commuting distance of one of the listed work locations.
• Must meet U.S. export-control requirements as a U.S. Person.
• Must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, engineering technology (including manufacturing engineering technology), chemistry, physics, mathematics, data science, or computer science from an accredited course of study.
• Test automation experience.
• Experience deploying and sustaining Docker and Kubernetes solutions in air-gapped environments, including cluster administration, orchestration, automation, security, and performance optimization.
• Experience with cloud-based container platforms such as AWS.
• Proficiency with the GitLab ecosystem.
• Security+ or equivalent certification.
• Proficiency with a variety of software development languages, tools, and techniques.
• For level 4, typical education and experience include a bachelor's degree and 9 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For level 5, typical education and experience include a bachelor's degree and 14 or more years of related work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and sustain secure DevSecOps pipelines and automation in air-gapped and on-premises environments.
• Architect and maintain Infrastructure as Code and Configuration as Code solutions for repeatable provisioning, configuration, and deployment in disconnected environments.
• Establish and govern secure container build, storage, transfer, and deployment processes for isolated networks and restricted-access systems.
• Provide technical leadership for integration, deployment, and test environments through standardization, access control, and baseline management.
• Troubleshoot complex platform, application, infrastructure, and security issues across development, integration, test, and deployment boundaries.
• Lead implementation of automated testing, monitoring, and validation to improve reliability, traceability, and mission readiness.
• Use metrics and root-cause analysis to drive continuous improvement of DevSecOps tools, processes, and system performance.
• Guide security vulnerability remediation and implementation of compliance controls in secure, disconnected enterprise environments.
• Engage stakeholders to define priorities, build consensus, and align DevSecOps product direction with program needs.
• Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, operations, senior leadership, and external customers to gather requirements, drive implementation, and support adoption of DevSecOps capabilities.
• Own DevSecOps product planning and execution to deliver secure, mission-aligned capabilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement DevSecOps enhancements and support adoption.
• Lead DevSecOps roadmap execution, backlog prioritization, and performance tracking.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs providing paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Benefit program availability may vary based on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreement applicability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed