GPS IIF Cyber Systems Engineer

GPS IIF Cyber Systems Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Defense Space and Security (BDS) Space Intelligence & Weapon Systems (SI&WS) division is seeking a GPS IMOSC Cyber Systems Engineer (Associates or Experienced). This position will support the Global Positioning System (GPS) sustainment program located at Schriever Space Force Base about 10 miles east of Colorado Springs. GPS is a satellite-based radio-navigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force. GPS is the worlds largest military satellite constellation and is the worlds only global utility. GPS provides position navigation and timing data to military and civilian users globally with countless applications and an unlimited number of users. Boeing has over 30 years of history in GPS including achieving full system capability in 1995. The current Boeing team supports the US Space Force by sustaining and monitoring the health and capabilities of the 12 GPS Block IIF satellites in the GPS constellation launched from 2010 to 2016. The Boeing GPS sustainment team also provides support to its US Space Force customer with reports and expertise on all aspects of the GPS system. Sustainment efforts will continue through the life of the Block IIF satellites with a design life expectancy of 2031 and beyond. The program is currently operating under a 10-year sustainment contract from 2022 to 2031.

Position Overview:

The GPS IMOSC Cyber Systems Engineer (Associates or Experienced) will be a key member of a high-performing team engaged in critical projects related to the GPS IIF satellite constellation. As a member of our team you will perform system integration hardware and software installation and configuration and maintenance of servers and workstations to support the GPS architecture. This role will provide problem resolution and technical support for our classified systems. This position will support the maintenance validation and configuration management of computing delivery systems. This role will also maintain and monitor system performance to support the GPS operational mission. As an administrator you will play a crucial role in integrating logistics technological advances and engineering into an ecosystem that supports the mission while meeting modern cybersecurity requirements.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform activities to install configure and maintain multiplatform systems hardware software virtual machines and components.

• Integrate and maintain system and computing components including but not limited to: databases networking equipment and applications.

• Perform system hardware/software integration alongside cybersecurity implementations.

• Perform LAN/networking monitoring and maintenance.

• Support real-time satellite mission as well as offline test efforts ensuring the system conforms to mission requirements.

• Perform System Administrator functions for Windows platform within a medium-sized enterprise domain architecture (Active Directory DNS GPO ACL DFS etc).

• Exercise and demonstrate knowledge of Red Hat Enterprise Linux security hardening and automation.

• Participate in activities to plan develop design and integrate computer applications and components.

• Plan coordinate and execute hardware/software changes for enterprise releases considering cybersecurity requirements compliance and configuration management.

• Manage and perform disaster recovery actions including backup and restoration of complex computing service operations.

• Perform manage and administer service/software deployments and upgrades.

• Maintain group policies in compliance with cybersecurity requirements.

• Perform system vulnerability updates/patching testing and operational integration.

• Perform complex system problem identification and resolution.

• Integrate cybersecurity solutions into the information system architecture and associated processes.

• Monitor and maintain system performance to support mission operations and cybersecurity compliance.

• Perform system and cybersecurity administrator functions to identify analyze and address vulnerability management action items.

• Perform/assist in administrative tasks related to the system such as technical writing system documentation cybersecurity and configuration management audits.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

BasicQualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) chemistry physics mathematics data science or computer science

• Associate Level 2: Typically 2 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• Experienced Level 3: Typically 5 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent qualifications.

• Active U.S. security clearance; Secret or above.

• Current Security certification.

• Windows Systems Administration experience.

• Basic proficiency in hardware repair.

• Experience in troubleshooting and restoration of complex computing service operations.

• Experience performing Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) software installations and support.

• Experience with Active Directory/LDAP.

• Experience with cybersecurity vulnerability resolution.

• Ability to solve problems with critical thinking and a strategic approach.

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Networking/Cisco IOS experience.

• Experience performing the restoration of complex computing service operations.

• Experience performing complex system problem identification and resolution.

• Experience integrating cybersecurity solutions into information systems and associated processes.

• Experience in LAN and database configuration management and maintenance.

• Experience in cybersecurity scanning monitoring analysis and resolution.

• Experience with Splunk ACAS and other SEIM Security tools.

• Familiarity with implementing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG).

• RHEL 8 (or higher) System Administration experience.

• Experience with virtualization environments (VMWare Hyper-V) and storage arrays.

• Experience with Trellix/HBSS or equivalent Endpoint tool.

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Candidates must live in the immediate area or relocate at their own expense.

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.

Shift Work Statement:

This position is for 1st shift

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 Associates Level 2: $ 87550 - $ 118450

Summary pay range Experienced Level 3: $ 104550 - $ 141450

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelors Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.15 is required. U.S. Person includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires an active U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

This position is not contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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