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Security Software Engineer

Boeing · Swansea, IL

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026

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Likely interview questions for this role

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Behavioral

Tell me about a time you found a security misconfiguration in a cloud environment that nobody had flagged. How did you find it and what did you do next?

hands-on experience discovering issues proactively versus only responding to scan output

Tell me about a time you had to convince a development or operations team to change something they didn't want to change for security reasons. How did that conversation go?

ability to influence engineering teams on compliance without pure authority

Tell me about a time a security fix you pushed caused an unexpected problem elsewhere. How did you catch it and fix it?

accountability and troubleshooting discipline when security changes have side effects

Technical

Walk me through how you'd handle a quarterly STIG release that lands with fifty new checks against a system you support. Where do you start?

whether the candidate has a real triage process for DISA STIG compliance rather than treating it as a checklist exercise

How do you typically integrate security controls into a CI/CD pipeline so developers aren't blindsided late in the process?

practical DevSecOps experience versus theoretical familiarity with the concept

Describe your experience with AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, and Config. What's a finding from one of those tools that turned into real remediation work?

depth of hands-on use of AWS-native security tooling versus surface-level exposure

How would you set up IAM policies, security groups, and network ACLs for a new service that needs to talk to other components in a Cloud One environment, keeping least privilege in mind?

whether the candidate can actually design access control rather than just recite the term least privilege

What's your approach to encrypting data at rest and in transit in AWS, and what tradeoffs have you run into with key management?

practical depth on encryption implementation, not just knowing it's required

Have you worked with Trend Micro Deep Security or similar third-party host protection tools alongside native cloud tooling? How did you reconcile findings from both?

experience working across overlapping security tools without duplicating effort or missing gaps

This role touches a Department of War system supporting Air Mobility Command operations. What's your experience working within government cybersecurity frameworks like RMF or DISA requirements, even if not on this exact program?

familiarity with the compliance environment specific to DoD cloud systems

Situational

Say Nessus comes back with a critical finding on a production system that's part of a mission-critical C2 application. Talk me through how you'd handle remediation without breaking the mission planning capability people depend on.

judgment about balancing security urgency against operational risk in a live, high-stakes system

You inherit a backlog of vulnerability findings that's been growing for months with no clear ownership. How do you get it under control?

organizational and prioritization skills for vulnerability burndown in a real bureaucratic environment

How do you keep your documentation of cloud security architecture and policy up to date when the environment keeps changing?

discipline around maintaining artifacts that auditors and teammates rely on, not just doing the technical work

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The full job description

As published by Boeing.

Security Software Engineer Company: Tapestry - G0G 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 Language Requirements: Not Applicable Education: Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Relocation: Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position. Export Control Requirement: 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. Safety Sensitive: This is not a Safety Sensitive 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. Contingent Upon Award Program The position is contingent upon program award Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Stay safe from recruitment fraud! The only way to apply for a position at Boeing is via our Careers website. Learn how to protect yourself from recruitment fraud - Recruitment Fraud Warning 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. EEO is the law Boeing EEO Policy Request an Accommodation Applicant Privacy Boeing Participates in E – Verify • E-Verify (English) • E-Verify (Spanish) Right to Work Statement • Right to Work (English) • Right to Work (Spanish)

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