Operational Technology Security Design Specialist (Senior or Mid-Level)
Company:The Boeing Company
Boeing Information Digital Technology & Security (ITD&S) organization is seeking a
Operational Technology Security Design Specialist (Senior or Mid-Level) to join the team in
North Charleston, SC; Everett, WA; Kent, WA; Seattle, WA; Berkeley, MO; Portland, OR; or Ridley Park, PA.The selected candidate will serve as the Operational Technology (OT)/Industrial Control Systems (ICS) security analyst to design secure system architectures for critical infrastructure, and will implement network segmentation, access controls, and intrusion detection systems. Their expertise will ensure reliable operations in OT/ICS environments.
Position Responsibilities:- Define, develop, integrate, design and maintain security technical controls in a variety of IT/OT environments and systems
- Define security product specifications, tools and techniques for intrusion detection, intrusion prevention, configuration hardening, and access methods
- Review design data elements (threat models, data flow diagrams, requirements, etc.) along with known vulnerabilities associated with OT systems and create designs and recommendations that lower or eliminate security risk
- Engage in root cause analysis for incidents, identifying and implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences
- Design and review network architectures for OT environments, including routing protocols, VLANs, and subnetting
- Implement cybersecurity measures to protect OT networks from internal and external threats
- Monitor network traffic for anomalies and respond to security incidents
- Develop and enforce security policies and procedures in line with industry standards
- Conduct/participate regular network assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and areas for improvement
- Collaborate with teams to integrate OT and IT networks where applicable
- Maintain detailed documentation of network configurations, processes, and security protocols
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, and IT, to support network requirements
- Provide training and support to personnel on network best practices and cybersecurity awareness
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience): - 3+ years of experience with Operational Technology
- 3+ years of experience with an Information Security domain
- 3+ years of experience with delivering architecture & design solutions supporting data security
- 1+ years of experience performing network security implementations or assessments
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):- 1+ years of experience with industry standard routing principles (RIP, OSPF, VPN, IPSEC, Static Routing, etc.)
- Experience with industrial networking standards (e.g., Ethernet/IP, Modbus)
- Experience with cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST, IEC 62443)
- Experience with IT and cybersecurity risk fundamentals
- Currently hold or have held an active U.S. Security Clearance in the past 24 months?
- 1+ years of experience with the DevSecOps lifecycle
- Experience working on an Agile team using Agile methodologies
- Comfortability leveraging AI/LLMs to improve work quality and efficiency
- Experience using scripting languages: Make, Perl, Python, shell scripts, etc.
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:
Mid-Level:$105,400 - $152,950
Senior: $ $130-900 - $189,750
Language Requirements:Not Applicable
Education:Not Applicable
Relocation:Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Export Control Requirement: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. a7120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Safety Sensitive:This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.
Security Clearance:This position does not require a Security Clearance.
Visa Sponsorship:Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Contingent Upon Award ProgramThis position is not contingent upon program award
Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)
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