Senior Computing Architect

Boeing • Herndon, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is seeking a Senior Computing Architect in Herndon, Virginia. The role designs, administers, and supports secure enterprise computing environments, with a focus on Microsoft Windows systems administration, virtualization, end-user computing platforms, and backup and recovery operations. AWS cloud administration may also be supported when applicable. The position is contingent upon program award and requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship.

Requirements

• 14 or more years of relevant experience in systems administration, infrastructure engineering, or computing architecture.
• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft Windows systems.
• Experience with Citrix and XenDesktop.
• Experience with VMware.
• Experience with NetBackup software.
• Security+ certification or another Department of Defense (DoD) 8140-recognized Cyberspace Workforce Qualification.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; U.S. citizenship is required.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.
• Willingness to provide rotating on-call support and occasional shift and weekend work.

Nice To Haves

• Experience administering AWS cloud environments.
• Experience designing or supporting secure enterprise infrastructure.
• Familiarity with applicable security policies and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure computing architectures.
• Administer Microsoft Windows servers and systems, including configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
• Support and manage Citrix and XenDesktop environments.
• Administer VMware virtualization platforms.
• Manage and support NetBackup software, including backup, restore, and recovery processes.
• Apply security requirements and best practices across systems and infrastructure.
• Troubleshoot complex technical issues and provide guidance to other IT staff.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, system standards, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with security, engineering, and operations teams to support mission and business needs.
• Support AWS cloud administration when applicable.
• Provide rotating on-call support and occasional shift and weekend work.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
• Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and paid and unpaid time away from work.
• Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

What This Job Offers

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