About the Position

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The Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) organization is seeking a Technical Computing Architect (Senior or Lead) to join our Mission Operations team in Herndon, VA.

Our team focuses on delivering complex solutions in some of the most challenging environments on Earth. We provide support for our Mission Operations Portfolio area which design, build, test, deploy, operate, and maintain a wide variety of mission-critical platforms and systems for commercial and government customers.

Responsibilities

Promote and lead implementation of the overall program's technical vision, in partnership with the Portfolio Chief Engineer
Promote the established Portfolio's engineering processes and best practices
Ensure consistent design and implementation across features
Be responsible for coordination and documentation of the epics, tasks, and sub-tasks documented in Jira
Help resolve the hardest technical issues and document the debugging steps and solutions
Be responsible for project design, implementation, testing, training, and deployment
Support Project and Program Management, in partnership with the Portfolio Chief Engineer
Staying up to date with the latest technologies, industry trends, and security practices, and continuously improving skills and knowledge

Requirements

Experience managing and maintaining cloud environments, servers, workstations, related infrastructure components, and software systems
In-depth knowledge and experience with networking, cloud, software, and various versions of Windows and Linux Servers
Experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, DHCP, and other core system/network services
Advanced troubleshooting skills and problem-solving abilities and able to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues
Strong knowledge of security best practices
Familiarity with on-premises virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, ProxMox, and/or AHV

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)

This position requires an active TS/SCI U.S. Security Clearance and current Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active.)
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related technical field
Level 4: 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
8+ years of experience in Software, Solutions Architect, Cloud Engineering, and/or Systems Administration
Strong knowledge of systems, architecture principles, and methodologies
Experience with hardware/software integration and system design
Familiarity with computing platforms, operating systems, and networking concepts
Proficiency in relevant programming or scripting languages
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Understanding of security principles and compliance requirements related to system architecture

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)

Level 5: 10+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Expertise in on-premises virtualization (AHV, VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V, etc.) and/or cloud expertise (AWS or Azure)
Experience with documenting technical details in Confluence and task tracking in Jira
Cloud, INFOSEC, and/or any recent IT certifications

We Offer

Competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities
Opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs for paid and unpaid time away from work
Generous company match to your 401(k)
Industry-leading tuition assistance program pays your institution directly
Fertility, adoption, and surrogacy benefits
Up to $10,000 gift match when you support your favorite nonprofit organizations

About the Company

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage, and retain the top talent. We are 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.

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Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 01, 2026

Technical Computing Architect (Senior or Lead)

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