Network Designer (Mid-Level or Senior)

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 looking for a highly experienced and detail-oriented Network Designer (Mid-Level or Senior) to join the team in El Segundo, CA; Huntington Beach, CA; or Seal Beach, CA.
The Network Designer will act as a working lead who will be planning and assessing program requirements while integrating activities of other employees to accomplish program objectives. You will be responsible for multiple programs in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach, CA.
Position Responsibilities:

• Act as a working lead planning and assessing program requirements while integrating activities of other employees to accomplish program objectives
• Manage the scope of work for program activities and interaction with connected sites and other programs
• Project management for multiple activities and prioritization as necessary
• Identify resources needed for successful accomplishment
• 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
• Include, but not limited to, hardware and software support to Secure Network, Secure Voice and other non-standard system integration
• Include support to 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
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with customers, stakeholders and peers
• Exercise critical thinking and innovative problem solving
• Act as the initial point of escalation for issues or challenges encountered by the team
• Capable of effectively triaging and de-escalating issues with impacted parties
• Develop and execute project and process plans to implement policies and procedures
• Demonstrate the Boeing Behaviors in a deliberate and observable way

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Successfully completed Tier 5 Investigation (T5), formerly known as a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) by the federal government within the last 5 years, or requires candidate to have been enrolled in a Continuous Vetting program within the last 5 years
• 3+ years of experience with Cisco routers and switches & IOS implementations
• 3+ years of experience with Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
• 3+ years of experience utilizing Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network protocols
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Top Secret security clearance with CI Polygraph
• 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

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
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 for Mid-Level: $102,850 - $139,150
Summary pay range for Senior: $128,350 - $173,650
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jun. 23, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, 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. Top 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.