Job Description
Spirit Defense - Information Assurance Specialist (Associate or Mid-Level)
This role is at Spirit AeroSystems Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company at Spirit's Defense Business Unit ("Spirit Defense"). Spirit Defense is an independent supplier to the defense and space marketplace. Through innovative engineering and rapid prototyping excellence Spirit Defense provides the capabilities technologies and support customers need to succeed in their missions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Monitor laws regulations industry standards and best practices related to the confidentiality integrity and availability of information and ensure the implementation of these standards in the organization as required
- Develop maintain and interpret policies and procedures related to the protection of systems networks people information and property
- Perform compliance and assessment activities related to information security data privacy incident management and risk management
- Collaboratively develop risk mitigation plans with subject matter experts and ensure accountability for these actions
- Assess compliance security and control risks related to information systems and technical infrastructure
- Develop training and education materials and promote information security awareness
- Translate complex technical concepts into business-relevant terms to facilitate effective decision making by non-technical personnel
- Support audit activities - both internal and external related to information security
- May oversee and manage the DoD accreditation of secure operating systems and networks
- Collaborate with federal oversight/regulatory agencies to ensure company/program compliance to DoD requirements
- May manage information systems access requests and administer security awareness training programs
This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at our Wichita KS location.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of related professional experience
- Must be able to obtain Security Plus Certification (DoDD 8570 certification) within first 6 months of employment
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Mid-Level (Level 3): 5+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Active U.S. Secret Security Clearance and/or Special Program Access
- Active Security Plus Certification (DoDD 8570 certification)
- Bachelor's Degree
- Systems vulnerability infrastructure and/or cyber security background
- Cross-functional coordination/communication to achieve project goals
- Strong computer proficiency accuracy and attention to detail
- Knowledge of manufacturing business processes
- Strong Microsoft Office experience; above-average Excel skills some Microsoft Project skills
- Strong communication skills both oral and written
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 the Total Rewards 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 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 - Associate (Level 2): $69650 - $106800
Summary Pay Range - Mid-Level (Level 3): $83500 - $128000
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
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.
Export Control Requirements:
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen lawful permanent resident refugee or asylee.
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.
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- 3+ years of related professional experience
- Must be able to obtain Security Plus Certification (DoDD 8570 certification) within first 6 months of employment
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance and Special Program Access
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- Retirement Support—Boeing states a dollar‑for‑dollar 401(k) match on the first 10% of pay for most nonunion U.S. employees with immediate vesting and an annual true‑up and a student‑loan match feature lets qualified loan payments count toward earning the company match. Union agreements specify strong but different retirement contributions (e.g. automatic company contributions plus matching under IAM terms).
- Parental & Family Support—The company advertises 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for birth adoption surrogacy or foster placement alongside adoption and surrogacy reimbursement programs. Back‑up family care resources are also highlighted in benefits materials.
- Healthcare Strength—Comprehensive health and insurance benefits are emphasized with eligibility generally beginning the first day of the month after hire. Many teammates are eligible for several programs on day one.
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