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Swansea, IL
81K-95K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Swansea, IL
81K-95K Annually
Senior level
The Security Software Engineer provides security engineering support for Tapestry's GDSS program and ensures secure operations in AWS, focusing on cybersecurity compliance and vulnerability remediation.
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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.
Tapestry Solutions, A Boeing Company, brings over 30 years of industry experience designing, implementing, training, and supporting high-quality, cost-effective information technology and business intelligence solutions. With a dedicated team of approximately 500 professionals, we proudly serve 75 defense, commercial, and government clients across more than 50 U.S. locations and 9 countries worldwide.
As a trusted partner, our employees embody our core values by consistently delivering excellence, taking full ownership, and developing innovative solutions that enable critical missions and ensure the safety of our global customers and team members. Joining Tapestry Solutions means enjoying the best of both worlds: access to the vast resources of Boeing combined with the agility and people-focused, family-oriented culture of a small business where your contributions truly matter.
Tapestry Solutions, a part of Boeing Global Services (BGS), is seeking a Security Software Engineer in Swansea, IL or Mascoutah, IL. In this role you will provide security engineering support for Tapestry's Global Decision Support System (GDSS) program. GDSS is the primary US Air Force Air Mobility Command (AMC) Command and Control (C2) system and is a globally distributed enterprise class suite of applications designed, implemented and maintained by Tapestry Solutions. GDSS applications and services provide advanced mission planning, command and control for all phases of mobility operations (airlift, airdrop, and air refueling operations). You will assist with tasks to ensure secure operations in an AWS (Cloud One) environment in accordance with Department of War Cybersecurity requirements.
Position Responsibilities:
  • Coordinate efforts to address quarterly Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) issued by the Defense Information Systems Agency, and plans of action to reach compliance
  • Collaborate with DevOps, engineering, and compliance teams to integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines
  • Identify, analyze, and remediate security vulnerabilities and misconfigurations in AWS environments
  • Monitor Nessus scan results and coordinate necessary remediation and burndown of findings
  • Monitor cloud security posture using AWS-native tools (e.g., AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Config) and third-party solutions including Trend Micro Deep Security
  • Implement and enforce AWS security best practices aligned with organizational policies and industry standards
  • Manage and maintain AWS security policies, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), security groups, and network ACLs
  • Design, deploy, and manage encryption solutions for data at rest and in transit within AWS environments
  • Develop and maintain documentation related to cloud security architecture, policies, and procedures
  • Stay current with emerging cloud security threats, vulnerabilities, and industry trends

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification
  • 5+ years of experience implementing and sustaining secure development practices and operations, including scanning and vulnerability remediation

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Prior experience supporting GDSS or MAFC2 Systems preferred

Drug Free Workplace:
We are 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:
We strive to deliver a total rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of this package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
We also provide 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 and date of hire.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary base pay range $81,000 - $95,000
Applications for this position will be accepted until Jul. 04, 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
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Contingent Upon Program Reward
The position is contingent upon program award
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.
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