Lead design, implementation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of LAN/WAN networks for the Virtual Warfare Center. Document requirements, estimate costs, research components, integrate new technologies, and ensure reliable, secure connectivity across multi-site modeling and simulation environments.
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.
Boeing Phantom Works has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Designer to join us as part of the Virtual Warfare Center team located in Berkeley, MO.
The Virtual Warfare Center's Infrastructure team is responsible for the design, maintenance, and operation of the computing, networking, audio visual, and physical environment. The VWC has several locations across the United States dedicated to large scale Modeling & Simulation engagements.
Position Responsibilities:
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.
Travel may be required up to 20% of the time
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required).
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
Summary pay ranges:
Senior (Level 4): $119,850 - $162,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 24, 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.
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.
Boeing Phantom Works has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Network Designer to join us as part of the Virtual Warfare Center team located in Berkeley, MO.
The Virtual Warfare Center's Infrastructure team is responsible for the design, maintenance, and operation of the computing, networking, audio visual, and physical environment. The VWC has several locations across the United States dedicated to large scale Modeling & Simulation engagements.
Position Responsibilities:
- Leads the identification, analysis and documentation of requirements for network transport technologies and services.
- Leads the design, implementation, and maintenance of the networks to ensure reliable and secure connectivity
- Creates, implements, maintains and documents basic network designs that conform to architectural and security standards.
- Supports component/equipment research.
- Collects data to provide project cost estimates.
- Leads and coordinates high level implementation planning for strategic multi-technology insertion projects.
- Facilitates integration of new technologies and the transition from legacy systems to support business requirements.
- Diagnose and resolve network problems, including hardware, software, and connectivity issues
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite in Berkeley, MO.
Travel may be required up to 20% of the time
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
- Ability to obtain SCI Access Post Start
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):
- Active Top Secret Clearance
- 9+ years related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience
- Experience with Design, Implementation and Troubleshooting of Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN)
- Experience with Cisco routers and switches & Cisco IOS implementations
- Experience utilizing Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) network protocols
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills and Experience):
- CCNA or other Cisco Certification
- Security+ Certified (or similar certification meeting DoD Directive 8570.01 Certification Requirements)
- SCI eligibility pre-hire highly preferred
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.
The Boeing 401(k) helps you save for your future, with contributions from Boeing that can help you grow your retirement savings. Our best-in-class retirement benefit features:
- Best in class 401(k) plan: we'll match your contributions dollar for dollar, up to 10% of eligible pay with Immediate 100% vesting
- Student Loan Match: The Boeing 401(k) Student Loan Match allows eligible enrolled U.S. employees to have their qualified student loan debt payments counted, along with any match-eligible contributions they make, for purposes of determining the Company Match to employees' Boeing 401(k) accounts.
Summary pay ranges:
Senior (Level 4): $119,850 - $162,150
Applications for this position will be accepted until Feb. 24, 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.
Top Skills
Cisco Routers,Cisco Switches,Cisco Ios,Tcp/Ip,Lan,Wan
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