Security System Engineer jobs at Boeing

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. Boeing Defense Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an innovative Product Security Analyst to join our team in Seattle, Washington. In this role, you will lead embedded system cybersecurity and resiliency efforts across the full product lifecycle-from requirements and design through testing, production, and sustainment-ensuring the security of Boeing's advanced aerospace products and services. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary, enterprise-wide Product Security community to develop and implement best practices, tools, and solutions that protect complex systems, including IT, embedded, and non-IT environments. This role offers the opportunity to solve high-impact security challenges, influence next-generation security engineering, and directly contribute to the resilience of Boeing's commercial and defense offerings. Ideal candidates bring experience in software and system security, rapid prototyping, and supporting system development, integration, and testing. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams and customers are essential. If you are passionate about advancing cybersecurity in aerospace and want to make a meaningful impact on the future of flight, we encourage you to apply. Position Responsibilities: In this position, you will engage in one or more of the following activities: Support the development and enhancement of product security requirements and architectures to meet certification and customer requirements. Conduct product security risk assessments, attack surface analyses, and vulnerability evaluations for embedded and IT systems. Assist in security audits and assessments of applications, components, and subsystems integrated into Boeing products and services. Coordinate with governments, customers, suppliers, and industry partners to identify risks and improve security standards and regulatory compliance. Analyze and triage product security incidents, identifying attack indicators and escalating potential breaches. Perform trend analysis and support the development of detection and mitigation capabilities against evolving threats. Prepare and present technical reports and briefings tailored to technical teams and senior leadership. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into the product lifecycle, ensuring a holistic approach to security. Stay current with emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies to continuously improve security posture. Support research and development activities that result in innovative solutions to enhance product security. Travel to other Boeing sites within the U.S. may be required (estimated to be 10% travel time). Differentiators by Level: Individual Contributor 3 (IC-3): Focuses on researching and analyzing technical data, performing standard risk assessments, and supporting incident coordination. Prepares technical reports and briefings under guidance. Individual Contributor 4 (IC-4): Leads complex security analyses and incident coordination efforts. Provides technical leadership within teams and presents findings to senior management. Drives improvements in detection capabilities and security integration. Individual Contributor 5 (IC-5): Acts as a consultant and technical authority on product security integration and risk management. Oversees complex assessments and leads strategic initiatives to advance detection and mitigation capabilities. Communicates technical impacts to senior leadership and influences enterprise security posture. This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options. This position requires a minimum active/current U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. Basic Qualifications (Required Skill/Experience): Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, or related technical discipline. Bachelor's degree and 5+ years' experience or Master's and 3+ years (IC-3); Bachelor's degree and 9+ years' experience or Master's and 7+ years (IC-4); Bachelor's degree and 14+ years' experience or Master's and 12+ years (IC-5) 3+ years of experience in product security analysis, risk assessment, vulnerability management, or related fields. Must obtain a CompTIA Security+, a CISSP certification or equivalent Cyber Security certification within 6 months of employment in this role. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience): Experience leading security projects or teams (for levels IC-4 and IC-5). Knowledge of system-level product security concepts and operational environments. Familiarity with malware analysis, attack surface reduction, and security audit methodologies. Experience with security incident response and trend analysis. Ability to present complex technical information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams. 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. Relocation: This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility. Note: Basic relocation will be offered for eligible internal candidates. 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: Level 3: 119,000 - $161,000 Level 4: $148,750 - $201,250 Level 5: 181,900 - $246,100 Applications for this position will be accepted until Dec. 19, 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 U.S. Secret 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.