Lead Software Engineer – Secure Networks and Protocols

Boeing Boeing · Aerospace · Tukwila, WA

Lead Software Engineer responsible for the design, development, architecture, and maintenance of software solutions for network stack protocol software used to securely exchange data between systems. This includes partnering with stakeholders on product security requirements, overseeing performance analysis and testing of networking protocol software, providing consultation on secure networks and protocols, and overseeing research and implementation of current and emerging networking protocols and software security trends. The role also involves overseeing software project management and supplier management functions. Requires a Bachelor's Degree, ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance, 10+ years of experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, 8+ years with network security, and experience with network switches and appliances. Preferred qualifications include a Master's or PhD, experience with Kubernetes, knowledge of multiple networking protocols, and experience with high availability storage systems and Microsoft Windows.

What you'd actually do

  1. Oversees the design, development, architecture and maintenance of software solutions for network stack protocol software used to securely exchange data between systems
  2. Partners with stakeholders by providing consultation on the identification and review of product security requirements
  3. Oversees performance analysis, testing, monitoring and software assessments of networking protocol software to assess, identify and address risks, weaknesses and vulnerabilities
  4. Provides consultation on secure network and protocols throughout the end-to-end lifecycle development of software products
  5. Oversees research and implementation of current and emerging networking protocols, software security trends, vulnerabilities, and technologies
  6. Oversees software project management activities and software supplier management functions

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • 10+ years experience with deploying, securing, and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems
  • Experience in configuration and maintenance of network switches and other networking appliances
  • 8+ years experience with network security including designing, creating, and maintaining the security systems within an organization’s IT network, including the computer systems and data

Nice to have

  • Master of Science or PhD (STEM)
  • 5+ years experience with Kubernetes and software containerization
  • Knowledge and use of multiple networking protocols (e.g. tcp, udp, multicast, nat, and spanning tree)
  • High availability storage system design and implementation (e.g. RAID and Cluster systems)
  • Installation, configuration, administration, troubleshooting, and maintenance of Microsoft Windows Desktop and Server

What the JD emphasized

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • 10+ years experience with deploying, securing, and supporting Red Hat Enterprise Linux operating systems
  • 8+ years experience with network security including designing, creating, and maintaining the security systems within an organization’s IT network, including the computer systems and data