The Senior Communications and Networks System Engineer will oversee the maintenance and integration of network systems, ensuring performance and compliance with cybersecurity standards while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Job Description
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Space and Launch Division, is seeking a Senior Communications and Networks System Engineer (Level 4) to join the Red LAN program in Colorado Springs, CO.
The Communications and Networks System Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity projects. As a member of our team, you will support creation and documentation of the Red LAN multi-site ground infrastructure designs in support of the Red LAN program execution. This position will conduct research, document and deployment of emerging technologies and techniques. This role will help support the maintenance of Red LAN networks and computing systems as it relates to Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & 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.
Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $136,850.00 - $185,150.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
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 requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We're committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that's welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.
The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization, Space and Launch Division, is seeking a Senior Communications and Networks System Engineer (Level 4) to join the Red LAN program in Colorado Springs, CO.
The Communications and Networks System Engineer will be a part of a high-performing team that is immersed in high intensity projects. As a member of our team, you will support creation and documentation of the Red LAN multi-site ground infrastructure designs in support of the Red LAN program execution. This position will conduct research, document and deployment of emerging technologies and techniques. This role will help support the maintenance of Red LAN networks and computing systems as it relates to Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Ensure performance of existing infrastructure, maintain configuration of infrastructure devices and troubleshoot infrastructure as necessary to resolve issues
- Maintain infrastructure documentation
- Provide support for the design, validation and configuration management of network and computing systems
- Install hardware equipment and associated cabling as required
- Analyze and troubleshoot anomalies to determine the root cause and corrective actions
- Perform system integration, hardware and software installation, configuration and disposition of servers and workstations to support the architecture
- Comply with cybersecurity requirements (RMF) by performing hardening and patching on network devices and PCs, installing & maintaining required monitoring software and providing CONOPS as required
- Regular on-console work as responsible engineer for facility network and terrestrial communications devices
- Work with multi-skill team to accomplish team objectives
- Support end of service life status on all network and Red LAN hardware, software and developing mitigation plans as needed
- Resolves cross-functional technical issues
- Provide technical solutions and work collaboratively with stakeholders on their needs, goals, expectations, and sensitivities
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 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
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Final U.S. Top Secret clearance Post-Start is required
- 3+ years of experience working with maintenance of Cisco switches, routers, wireless, command line interface and network protocols
- 3+ years of experience leading network security infrastructure (Routers, Switches, Firewalls, Access Control Lists) projects
- 3+ years of experience working on Department Of War Program(s)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Current CCNA, CCNP and/or CISSP Certification
- Network & related skills: Cisco configuration, Wireshark
- Experience writing scripts to collect network device status and to perform software upgrades
- Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
- Translate security policies and procedures into technical architecture
- Experience installing, monitoring, and maintaining infrastructure solutions
- Experience with COMSEC equipment
- Security +, CEH, CISA or other DOD 8570.01 IAT Certification
Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & 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.
Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $136,850.00 - $185,150.00
Applications for this position will be accepted until Mar. 31, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
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.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
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 requires ability to obtain program access, for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship only.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Top Skills
Cisco Switches
Command Line Interface
Comsec Equipment
Network Protocols
Routers
Wireless
Wireshark
Boeing Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA Office
320 Wooten Rd, Colorado Springs, CO, United States, 80916
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