Senior Versatile Technologist

Job Description

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Versatile Technologist to join the Prop-SD program in Herndon, VA.

This role will focus on driving installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of multiple data centers containing a variety of servers, storage, network, and secure communication hardware. The ideal candidate will lead technical efforts and be willing to serve as the program COMSEC Custodian/Responsible Officer (CRO) after completing the required training and qualification. This hybrid role requires strong hardware engineering skills, leadership experience, attention to detail, the ability to follow defined direction, and a commitment to learning and applying COMSEC account management and custody responsibilities.

Position Responsibilities:

• Lead hardware support for installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of multiple data centers containing various servers, storage, network, and secure communication hardware

• Mentor and support junior and mid-level staff; coordinate and lead technical design reviews and risk mitigation activities

• Collaborate across firmware, systems, test, manufacturing, supply chain, and program management teams to help meet schedule, cost, and performance targets

• Establish and maintain lab infrastructure and procedures to support secure handling and testing of hardware

• Serve as the COMSEC Custodian/Responsible Officer (CRO), including:

  • Completing required COMSEC custodian/CRO training and qualification within the program timeline

  • Maintaining COMSEC account(s) ensuring compliance with DoD/National COMSEC policies

  • Controlling and accounting for COMSEC materials, ensuring secure storage (e.g., GSA containers), managing key loading procedures, and maintaining accountability records

  • Approving personnel access to COMSEC material and ensuring required training and documentation are up to date

  • Coordinating with the Program Security Officer (PSO), Information Assurance, and government COMSEC authorities for audits, reporting, and inspections

• Participate in threat assessments, supply chain risk evaluations, and hardware security reviews

• Report technical status, security posture, and COMSEC metrics to program leadership

• Support facility maintenance and related activities

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).  (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)

• 8+ years of relevant infrastructure, hardware, or facilities support experience

• Proven ability to lead, mentor, or coordinate technical teams or projects supporting hardware or infrastructure environments

• Eligible to obtain and maintain COMSEC access and associated security clearances (TS/TS‑SCI preferred)

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and with government stakeholders

• Willingness to complete COMSEC custodian/CRO training and accept responsibility for COMSEC account management

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Active clearance with access to the Prop-SD program

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.

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.

Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. 

Summary pay range for Senior (Level 4): $119,850.00 - $162,150.00

Applications for this position will be accepted until Sept. 25, 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

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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.

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.

Experience Level
Individual Contributor
Contingent Upon Program Award
No, this position is not contingent upon program award

Schedule
Full time

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.