Lead Software Engineer–DevSecOps

Boeing • Berkeley, MO

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About The Position

Lead Software Engineer–DevSecOps Company: The Boeing Company The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevSecOps to support our Phantom Works Virtual Warfare Center team located in Berkeley, MO . This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) business organization. Join Boeing’s Phantom Works Virtual Warfare Center and lead a high-impact DevSecOps team building the secure, modern development environments used to prototype and evaluate next-generation defense capabilities. You’ll be part of a mission-driven organization that tackles urgent, hard technical problems for warfighters—bringing together cloud, containers, AI/ML, and high-performance computing to accelerate innovation. Why this role is exciting Make a direct, visible impact on national defense by enabling rapid prototyping and experimentation across multiple warfighting domains. Lead the transition of legacy development environments into secure, cloud-enabled platforms used across classified and unclassified networks. Architect and deliver modern DevSecOps solutions—CI/CD pipelines, container platforms, automation, and vulnerability management—at scale. Mentor and grow a team of talented engineers while shaping the DevSecOps vision, roadmap, and standards for Phantom Works. Work in a collaborative environment interfacing with software development, IT, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 10+ years’ experience with software engineering
• 3+ years’ experience with scripting languages such as Bash or Python
• 3+ years’ experience containerized software development
• 3+ years’ experience supporting DevSecOps lifecycle
• Experience with Agile development practices using continuous integration and deployment
• 3+ years of experience performing automation, implementation and deployments in both Windows and Linux systems
• 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. Top Secret/SCI Clearance Post-Start is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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 10+ years of related work experience OR Bachelor’s Degree and 13+ years of directly related work experience OR 17+ years of related, relevant experience
• Active Top Secret SCI clearance
• Experience with Gitlab
• Experience with Jenkins
• Experience with JIRA
• 3+ years’ experience supporting cloud development environments
• Experience with cloud computing in classified environments
• CompTIA Security+
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for designing, deploying, and maintaining a consistent, secure development toolchain across multiple sites and networks.
• Drive implementation of CI/CD across program and collateral secret environments and champion secure-by-design practices.
• Architect cloud-based solutions and lead the migration of multi-site, multi-network environments to cloud platforms (including classified cloud experiences).
• Lead tool selection, trade studies, and modernization efforts—balancing security, scale, and developer productivity.
• Oversee vulnerability tracking and mitigation and automate security into the full software lifecycle.
• Mentor, coach, and build technical capabilities across the team—fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
• Communicate progress and strategy to leadership and stakeholders.

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.
• Potential signing bonus for eligible/qualified external candidates.
• This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level