Associate Network Designer

Associate Network Designer

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 an Associate Network Designer to join the team in Tukwila, WA or Kent, WA. The Network Designer will assist in planning and assessing program requirements and will integrate activities of other employees to accomplish program objectives. You will also be responsible for multiple programs in the Washington area.

Position Responsibilities:

• Manages the scope of work for program activities and interaction with connected sites and other programs
• Works on project management for multiple activities and prioritization as necessary
• Identifies resources needed for successful accomplishment
• Works on Network Design, equipment procurement, equipment configuration and installation, cable and wire design and implementation, network break-fix, security plan integration, equipment decommission and surplus, capital/expense planning to ensure that the programs have a secure communications network to perform program development and execution in support of program customer
• Works with hardware and software support to Secure Network, Secure Voice and other non-standard system integration
• Supports security activities such as United States (US) government Risk Management Framework (RMF) Compliance, Security Evaluation Checklists, device sanitization, contamination cleanup, and support to the management of System Security Plans
• Develops and maintains strategic partnerships with customers, stakeholders and peers
• Exercises critical thinking and innovative problem solving
• Acts as the initial point of escalation for issues or challenges encountered by the team
• Works to effectively triage and de-escalate issues with impacted parties
• Develops and executes project and process plans and implements policies and procedures

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• 1+ years of experience with Cisco routers and switches & Cisco IOS implementations
• 1+ years of experience with Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
• 1+ years of experience utilizing Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network protocols

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Experience with Palo Alto next generation firewall systems, network monitoring systems, and AAA/RADIUS/TACACS+
• Experience with Encryptors
• Experience with DNS/DHCP/IPAM
• Experience with team leadership
• Department of Defense (DoD) 8570 certification (Security+ preferred)
• CCNA, CCNP or other Cisco Certification

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: $81,600 - $110,400 Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 17, 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 assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required. Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.