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X-Lab Cybersecurity Engineer

Boeing


Job Location:

Colorado Springs, CO - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 102000 - 138000
Posted: 8 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 5 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

X-Lab Cybersecurity Engineer

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Boeing Company is looking for an X-Lab Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team in Colorado Springs CO.

Boeings Missile Defense Program is seeking motivated and talented professionals to join its ranks. These positions will support the performance of cybersecurity engineering efforts for the National Team Command Control Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) Programs & Networks. Missile Defense programs are part of the Ballistic Missile Defense System which defends the United States homeland and its regional allies all over the world. Be a part of our passionate and highly motivated team who are excited to be on the forefront of defense of our nation.

The Command and Control Battle Management and Communications Experimentation Laboratory (C2BMC X-Lab) is a very fast paced and dynamic environment. The X-Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Missile Defense System including Sensor/Weapon Integration Algorithm Development User Interface Development and other critical leading-edge missile defense technologies.

Boeing offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous Paid Time Off (PTO) flexible work schedules paid parental leave for mothers and fathers 401k matching tuition assistance for earning advanced degrees and paid medical leave programs.

Position Responsibilities:

  • The candidate will be responsible for tuning and optimizing cybersecurity tools such as ESS Elastic ConfigOS and Tanium to enhance system performance and threat detection capabilities.
  • The candidate will all be responsible for creating custom dashboards to visualize security data ensuring quick identification of issues and trends.
  • Integrate carious security products ensuring seamless communication and data flows across the infrastructure.
  • Troubleshooting and resolving issues related to these tools as well as managing upgrades and deployments to ensure the latest features and security patches are implemented effectively.

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

This position may require the ability to obtain access to an MDA facility. Access to the facility requires a background investigation by U.S. government authorities.

This position requires candidate acceptance by industry partner resource control board.

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

Basic Qualifications:

  • Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering engineering technology (includes manufacturing engineering technology) computer science engineering data science mathematics physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 2 or more years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience or non-US equivalent the USA ABET accreditation is the preferred although not required accreditation standard.
  • Minimum active IAT Level II/IAM Level 1 DoD 8570 certification (CompTIA Security CE or similar) required at start.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Windows/RHEL System Admin including installing tuning & troubleshooting Cyber Tools to include ESS/HBSS ConfigOS Splunk/Elastic etc.
  • Experience configuring running and scripting audit tools- Knowledge of Software Assurance (SwA) static and dynamic code analysis (e.g. Fortify)

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 criteriaismet as outlined in our policies.

401k Plan:

The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:

  • Best in class 401(k) plan: well match your contributions dollar for dollar up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting

  • Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted along with any match-eligible contributions they make for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees Boeing 401(k) accounts.

Employee Referral Eligibility:

$1500 is the projected amount to offer for employee referral bonuses for this position.

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.

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

Summary Pay Range (Associate Level - Level 2): $102000 - $138000

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 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.

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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