Cyber Systems Security Engineer Senior Staff (Integrated Watch floor)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Virginia; On-site; USD 167,000 - 310,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation seeks a senior IT/cyber operations professional to provide Tier I/II support for the integrated watchfloor in a 24×7 environment. You will act as the SPOC between the service provider and users, log incidents, perform initial diagnostics, and drive first-contact resolution while documenting steps to expand the knowledge base.

The role requires Linux/Docker/Kubernetes experience, cloud deployment familiarity, and a current US security clearance with polygraph.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science required.
• 12+ years in software deployment, Linux admin, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
• MS in Engineering or CS can substitute for 2 years.
• Recent Kubernetes experience (last 3 years).
• Security clearance with polygraph within last 7 years.
• IAT II CWIP / DoD8570 (Security+) compliant.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier I/II support for integrated watchfloor capability in a 24x7 environment.
• Serve as SPOC between service provider and operational users; log, categorize, and prioritize incidents.
• Perform initial diagnosis using knowledge bases; aim for first-contact resolution.
• Escalate unresolved issues via standard procedures; maintain incident status communication.
• Document troubleshooting steps to grow knowledge base; rotate 12‑hour shifts (0500–1700).
• 24x7 coverage with two-week rotations; coordinate with global teams.

Skills

Kubernetes knowledge

Linux administration

Python scripting

Documentation

Incident management

Security awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science

Tools

Docker

RHEL/CentOS

Python

Bash

Cloud deployments

Job description

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

Standard Job Description

By leveraging your expertise in instructional design and technical training, you will play a critical role in enhancing the operational readiness of our Cyber & Intelligence teams and ensuring the success of high-stakes national security missions.

The Work

In this role, you're responsible for providing Tier I / II support for the integrated watchfloor capability within a 24×7×365 operational environment. You'll operate as Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the service provider and operational users, capturing, logging, categorizing, and prioritizing all incidents via a standardized ticketing system; Tier I / II personnel will cover the watch floor if not elsewhere. Perform initial diagnosis using established knowledge bases and incident models. Attempt first-contact resolution for standard issues (password resets, account access, basic navigation, known errors). Escalate unresolved incidents to support via functional escalation procedures. Maintain incident status communication with users throughout the resolution lifecycle. Document all troubleshooting steps and resolution actions to populate and expand the knowledge base. Provide 24×7×365 coverage via rotating 12‑hour shifts (0500 and 1700 daily), aligning with 2‑week rotation schedules.

Why Join Us

In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of technical proficiency within the Cyber & Intelligence domain, directly impacting the capabilities of those who protect our national security.

Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

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Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science
• Twelve (12) years of experience with any of the following: software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and Development Security Operations (DevSecOps).
• Four (4) years of relevant experience in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
• Two (2) years of experience can be substituted with an MS in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years in Kubernetes.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years in cluster orchestration.
• Recent experience within the last three (3) years containerization.
• Current US Security Clearance with Polygraph within the last 7 years.
• Security & Certifications: IAT II CWIP / DoD8570 compliance (Security+).

Desired Skills

• Operating Systems & Administration: Linux system administration (RHEL / CentOS, etc.); scripting with Python / Bash.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Experience with Docker; recent (within 3years) hands on work with Kubernetes and cluster orchestration.
• Cloud & DevSecOps: Cloud deployment experience; familiarity with security focused DevOps practices.
• Support & Availability: 24 × 7 call in support for operational system critical discrepancies.
• Documentation: Ability to develop clear technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Ticketing & incident management systems
• Government Interface: Experience assisting government engineers with standards creation, updates, and database management.
• SIGINT data handling & classification requirements
• Security & Certifications: CCNA

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00

Benefits offered:

Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
• For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.