Operational Network Deployment & Integration Lead

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Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) is seeking an Operational Network Deployment & Integration Lead (Level 5) to support the Phantom Works Team at Beale AFB, CA.The Operational Network Deployment & Integration Lead is the forward-deployed technical authority for network hardware and software for a proprietary program at the customer site.

This role owns operational integration, release execution, configuration control, and field-level mission readiness. The Lead ensures successful transition from lab validation to operational capability and serves as the representative within the customer environment.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as on-site lead for network hardware and software deployment and integration.
• Deploy factory software in a cloud-based environment.
• Own system installation, upgrade, patching, and configuration control activities.
• Lead on-site integration events, system checkout, and operational validation efforts.
• Validate performance of distributed and mission-critical systems in live environments.
• Coordinate rapid field updates and hotfix deployments.
• Provide technical risk assessments and readiness briefings to program leadership.
• Mentor rotational staff supporting site operations.
• Ensure alignment between lab baselines and fielded systems.
• Support operational exercises, mission rehearsals, and readiness boards.
• Partner with Integration & Test Lead and Software Lead to ensure release maturity.
• Maintain deployment documentation and configuration traceability.
• Escalate systemic issues with detailed reproduction data.
• Ensure cybersecurity compliance and RMF/STIG alignment.
• Act as liaison at customer site.
• Participate in technical interchange meetings.
• Translate operator feedback into actionable tasks.
• Provide field-level risk ownership and mission readiness reporting.
• Travel may be required up to 10% of the time; domestically depending on business needs.
• This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)

Basic Qualifications

• (Required Skills/Experience)
• Bachelor’s degree or higher14+ years of experience in systems administration, integration, software test, or DevSecOps.
• Experience deploying distributed or mission-critical systems.
• Strong Linux and/or Windows server administration experience.
• Solid understanding of networking fundamentals (routing, firewall rules, ports, VLANs).
• Experience working in classified environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• (Desired Skills/Experience)
• Security+ experience
• Conflict of Interest
• Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

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Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Summary pay range: $158,950 – $215,050Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 16, 2026Export 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
• Education Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Required

Relocation This position offers relocation based on candidate eligibility.

Security Clearance This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret/SCI 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.