Senior Versatile Technologist

About the role

Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking a Senior Versatile Technologist to join the Prop‑SD program in Herndon, VA. This hybrid role focuses on driving installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of multiple data centers containing a variety of servers, storage, network, and secure communication hardware. The incumbent will lead technical efforts and serve as the program COMSEC Custodian/Responsible Officer (CRO) after completing required training and qualification.

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.
  • Participating in threat assessments, supply chain risk evaluations, and hardware security reviews.
  • Reporting technical status, security posture, and COMSEC metrics to program leadership.
• Support facility maintenance and related activities.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required). A clearance 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

• Active clearance with access to the Prop‑SD program.

Pay

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

Schedule

1st shift.

Benefits

Boeing offers a Total Rewards package that includes competitive base pay, variable compensation opportunities, health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and programs providing both paid and unpaid time away from work. Specific programs and options vary based on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and collective bargaining agreements.

Security Clearance

Active Top Secret/SCI U.S. Security Clearance required (U.S. Citizenship required). A clearance active within the past 24 months is considered active.

Export Control

The position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. A “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. 120.62 (U.S. citizen, U.S. national, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) is required.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.