Senior Computing Architect
About The Position
The Boeing Company’s Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) Experimental Systems Group is seeking a Senior Computing Architect in Herndon, Virginia. The position designs, administers, and supports secure enterprise computing environments. It calls for deep Microsoft Windows systems administration experience, expertise with virtualization and end-user computing platforms, and a strong understanding of backup and recovery operations. AWS cloud administration experience is a plus. The role requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI security clearance and U.S. citizenship. Candidates must satisfy the company’s Conflict of Interest assessment process. The position is contingent upon program award. Boeing will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status. Relocation assistance is not negotiable. The position is not an Export Control position or a Safety Sensitive Position.
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; the posting specifies an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI clearance and U.S. citizenship, and says a clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.
- 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.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
