Phantom Works Experienced/Lead Systems Engineer (Comm & Networks)
About The Position
Boeing Phantom Works is seeking an Experienced/Lead Systems Engineer (Comm & Networks) with broad standards-based networking, network management, and IT skills, preferably having worked with Government / Military secure network architectures and appliances. This role involves knowledge of network architecture including router and switch selection, placement, and configuration, algorithm familiarity and employment relative to IP network and WAN internetwork architectures and Ethernet LAN architectures. The engineer will be familiar with the employment of security services and technologies for both enterprise and government applications, including appliances within a network architecture such as network (HAIPE) and link level encryption (ECE), firewalls, intrusion detection/protection systems, and cross domain solutions. The position requires the ability to work with both internal Boeing network services (BEN, LabNet) for supporting lab activities, as well as supporting network design for specific program opportunities (e.g. JWI, Hybrid SATCOM). Experience with utilizing and setting up cloud-based network services is a plus.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology (including Manufacturing Technology), Computer Science, Data Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or non-US equivalent qualifications directly related to the work statement.
- 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.
- Strong networking engineering background with standards-based networking, network management, and IT skills.
- Experience with network architecture design and configuration, including routers, switches, IP/WAN internetwork architectures, and Ethernet LAN architectures.
- Knowledge of network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/protection systems, encryption, and cross-domain solutions.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret 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.
Nice To Haves
- Having some experience with utilizing and setting up cloud-based network services a plus.
- Experience with Government/Military secure network architectures and appliances.
- Familiarity with COTS networking equipment from vendors like Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Networks.
- Knowledge of routing protocols and advanced networking methods, including RIP, OSPF, PIM, BGP, MANET, multicast, and Internet routing protocols.
- Experience with cloud-based or software-defined networking solutions, such as SDN, SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, and FWaaS.
- Experience with open-source networking implementations, such as FRR and OpenVSwitch.
- 9 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications (Level 4).
Responsibilities
- Support lab activities using internal Boeing network services (BEN, LabNet).
- Support network design for specific program opportunities (e.g. JWI, Hybrid SATCOM).
- Design and configure network architecture, including routers, switches, IP/WAN internetwork architectures, and Ethernet LAN architectures.
- Implement and manage network security technologies such as firewalls, intrusion detection/protection systems, encryption, and cross-domain solutions.
- Work with Government/Military secure network architectures and appliances.
- Utilize COTS-based network appliances from traditional supplier base (e.g. Cisco, Juniper, Fortinet, Palo Alto Networks).
- Implement and manage Network Routing Protocols (Unicast Routing, multicast routing, Internet routing Protocols (RIP, OSPF, PIM, BGP), mobility and RF enhanced routing protocols (MANET)).
- Implement network appliance software or cloud-based implementations (SDN, SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, FWaaS) as well as open-source implementations (FRR, OpenVSwitch, etc.).
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Health savings accounts
- Retirement savings plans
- Life and disability insurance programs
- Paid and unpaid time away from work
- 401(k) plan
- Company match on 401(k) contributions up to 10% of eligible pay with immediate 100% vesting
- Student Loan Match program for Boeing 401(k) accounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
