Senior Network Designer Job at BOEING, Fairfax, VA

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  • BOEING
  • Fairfax, VA

Job Description

Senior Network Designer at BOEING summary:

The Senior Network Designer at Boeing leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of complex LAN and WAN network systems, ensuring alignment with security standards and customer requirements within the Defense, Space and Security sector. They collaborate across interdisciplinary teams to manage network projects, provide Level 3 incident support, and drive continuous improvement using advanced network technologies and methodologies. This role requires expertise in Cisco technologies, network protocols, security encryption, and cloud platforms, as well as an active TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Network Designer to join the team in Fairfax, VA; El Segundo, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; or Seal Beach, CA .

This position will focus on supporting the Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) business organization. A successful candidate will understand the importance of collaboration as these positions will focus on working directly with Information Technology (IT) Business Success Leaders and BDS stakeholders to implement and maintain communications and network systems enabling the BDS business to meet their organizational and program goals.

Position Responsibilities:

  • Leads and performs the identification, analysis, and documentation of requirements for network LAN technologies and services (e.g., wireless, data, voice, video, cable, wire) based on customer goals, objectives, cost and security constraints, to lead the design process

  • Works collaboratively with other stakeholders (Transport, Transport, Metropolitan Area Network (MAN)/Wide Area Network (WAN), Structured Cabling, Project Manager, etc.) in focused, agile-inspired sprint teams

  • Provide oversight and consultation of work intake processes. backlog and execution of requests, coordinating with IT Business leaders, Product Owners and ScrumMasters

  • Creates and documents designs that conform to architectural and security standards to meet customer requirements, using design templates and standard implementation packages

  • Prepares, deploys, and coordinates installation of complex implementation packages per Boeing standards

  • Provides Level 3 Incident/Problem Management support in preventative, proactive and reactive maintenance to meet service restoration and network availability objectives, using network analysis and monitoring tools

  • Supports and participates in component research to provide input for more comprehensive evaluation

  • Leads and performs implementation planning for tactical multi-technology insertion projects, using established project management methodologies for the purpose of controlling costs and ensuring adherence to project plan

  • Exercises critical thinking and innovative problem solving

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

  • Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or have you been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 year

  • Active Counter-Intelligence or Full Scope polygraph

  • 5+ years of experience with Cisco routers and switches & Cisco IOS implementations

  • 5+ years of experience with Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)

  • 5+ years of experience utilizing Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network protocols

  • Experience with Communications Security (COMSEC) encryption devices

  • Ability to support after-hours change windows and implementations

  • Willing to cover on call shifts, including weekends and after hours

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

  • CCNA, CCNP or other Cisco Certification

  • Experience with Arista networking

  • Experience with Azure, Amazon Web Services or Google Cloud

  • Experience with Cisco CLI

  • Experience with NTP

  • Experience with Palo Alto next generation firewall systems and Panorama

  • Experience with IPSEC and GRE tunnel configurations

  • Experience with Splunk

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.

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.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $121,550 – $164,450

Applications for this position will be accepted until Aug. 18, 2025

Export Control Requirements: 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.

Export Control Details: US based job, US Person required

Relocation

This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance

This position requires an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) U.S. Security Clearance with an adjudicated Counterintelligence or Full Scope Polygraph (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.

Keywords:

Network Design, LAN, WAN, Cisco, TCP/IP, Network Security, Cloud Computing, TS/SCI Clearance, COMSEC, Network Troubleshooting

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Local area, Relocation, Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Flexible hours, Shift work, Day shift,

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