Program IT Manager - Millennium Space Systems

Boeing • El Segundo, CA

1d • $150,450 - $221,250

About The Position

Millennium Space Systems, part of Boeing Defense, Space and Security, is a small satellite company focused on national security space. The Program IT Manager leads a multidisciplinary team of Program IT Systems Engineers, System Administrators, and Network Engineers responsible for designing, operating, and securing mission-critical infrastructure across the program lifecycle. The manager drives technical strategy and execution to enable reliable, performant, and compliant services, champions automation and DevSecOps practices, and partners with Cyber, Information Assurance, and Program Security stakeholders to meet accreditation, audit, and operational-readiness milestones.

The role calls for a results-driven people manager who works collaboratively across teams and elevates engineering quality, documentation, and service-delivery standards. The internal job title is Information Technology Mgr, and the position is Level K.

The position requires a bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent work experience, a current CompTIA Security+ certification, relevant leadership experience or completion of Boeing's “Exploring Leadership” course, at least two years working in closed environments, and Linux and Windows architecture experience, including VMware vSphere and ESXi configuration and administration. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and able to obtain a U.S. security clearance; the posting also specifies an active U.S. Top Secret clearance, with a clearance active within the past 24 months considered active. This is a special-access facility position and requires compliance with U.S. export control requirements.

The position is not safety-sensitive, is not contingent upon a program award, and does not offer relocation assistance as a negotiable benefit. The employer will not sponsor employment visas. Shift is listed as Shift 1 (United States of America). The summary pay range for Level K is $150,450–$221,250, based on experience, qualifications, and market and business considerations. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities are also part of the Total Rewards package.

Requirements

• At least one year of leadership experience (such as team leader, temporary manager, large-scale cross-functional project/program management, or formal management experience), or completion of Boeing's internal “Exploring Leadership” course.
• Bachelor's degree from an accepted and accredited college or university with a technical major, such as engineering or computer science, or equivalent work experience.
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification.
• At least two years of experience working in closed environments.
• Linux and Windows architecture experience.
• Experience configuring and administering VMware vSphere and ESXi.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for the clearance. The posting specifies an active U.S. Top Secret clearance, considering a clearance active within the past 24 months as active.
• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 to meet U.S. export control requirements.
• Successful completion of the Company's Conflict of Interest assessment process.
• Must complete the Boeing First-Line Leader Assessment as part of selection; failure to complete it removes the candidate from consideration.

Nice To Haves

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux.
• Debian GNU/Linux.
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 and 2016 R2.
• Domain Name System (DNS).
• Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS).
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP).
• Internet Protocol Version 4 (IPv4).
• Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator certification.
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate certification.
• VMware Certified Professional or VMware Certified Advanced certification.
• Experience with compliance and hardening of servers and endpoints to DISA STIG requirements.
• Experience with storage services and platforms.

Responsibilities

• Build, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of Systems Engineers, System Administrators, and Network Engineers; conduct capacity planning, skills development, and succession planning.
• Define operating norms, service-level agreements (SLAs), and engineering standards.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Use expert-level configuration, administration, and optimization of hosts and servers to ensure high availability of infrastructure and systems.
• Participate in the design of information and operational support systems.
• Research and recommend innovative and, where possible, automated approaches for system engineering tasks.
• Work with EGSE REAs and CAMs to develop schedules, labor profiles, and costing information.
• Lead the transition to a more DevSecOps approach to deploying and maintaining software, virtual machines, libraries, and the configuration and administration of ground support equipment computing infrastructure.
• Partner with Cyber, Information Assurance, and Program Security stakeholders to meet accreditation, audit, and operational-readiness milestones.

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.

What This Job Offers

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