Senior Industrial Security Specialist

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 currently seeking a Senior Industrial Security Specialist to join the Industrial Security team supporting the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) team in Seal Beach, CA.
The selected candidate will be an individual contributor and subject matter expert responsible for executing internal security controls, leading compliance assessments, and managing complex security programs. This role requires strong technical expertise and leadership in protecting people, property, and information across large and/or complex programs.
If you're passionate about security and ready to contribute to groundbreaking initiatives in aerospace and defense, we want you to be part of our mission!
Position Responsibilities:

• Execute internal security controls through compliance assessment reviews and self-inspections to ensure adherence to government and company regulations/requirements
• Identify security deficiencies, develop, and implement corrective action plans
• Communicate assessment and investigation results to security management and customers
• Conduct administrative inquiries on personnel, processes, and situations per established procedures to determine non-compliance scope
• Perform Communication Security (COMSEC) duties including inventory, distribution, and destruction in compliance with government regulations
• Protect government, intellectual property, third-party, and company information from unauthorized disclosures
• Develop, implement, and administer operational security programs, security education, procedures, and physical controls for large and/or complex programs
• Lead and perform personnel security team activities to assist in obtaining individual security clearances/accesses for complex customer requirements
• Establish and implement security awareness training and education programs to educate, refresh, and motivate personnel
• Perform physical security duties within Boeing facilities to ensure compliance with company and government regulations
• Manage subcontractor security compliance to meet government regulations/requirements
• Participate, as requested, in enterprise Integrated Product Teams (IPTs)

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
• 5+ years of experience in government or industrial security programs
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access
• Willing to travel 20% of the time or more as needed

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience applying AI/ML to automate security compliance, threat detection, or process optimization
• Experience with MS Office and security analytics tools

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: $119,000 - $161,000
A Signing Bonus may be offered to qualified candidates.
Applications for this position will be accepted until Apr. 27, 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
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
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.