Dev Sec Engineering - E2

Lockheed Martin; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 91,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced level 2 DevSecOps Systems Engineer to join the NGG team at our Boulder or Longmont, CO locations. Your role centers on building secure, scalable ground-system infrastructure with IaC, automation, and robust CI/CD pipelines.

You will collaborate with software, test, and infrastructure teams to deploy, test, and support complex systems, while maintaining security standards and containerized environments.

Qualifications

• Git proficiency and Git-based workflows.
• Ansible and/or Terraform IaC experience.
• Python, Bash scripting knowledge.
• Linux OS administration experience.
• Strong collaboration and documentation skills across teams.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain TS/SCI within required onboarding window.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing DevSecOps solutions for ground-system infrastructure.
• Deploying and supporting software across multiple environments with CI/CD pipelines.
• Maintaining and hardening containers and virtualization stacks for security and reliability.
• Continuously improving Ground System baselines using modern DevSecOps practices.

Skills

Git workflows

IaC tooling

Python/Bash

Linux administration

Cross-team collaboration

Active Secret clearance

TS/SCI eligibility

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes/OpenShift

GitLab/Jira/Confluence

Helm

vSphere/AWS

Job description

THE WORK

The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Geo (NGG) team is seeking experienced level 2 DevSecOps Systems Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from either our Boulder, CO or Longmont, CO location.

Standard Job Description

THE WORK

The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Geo (NGG) team is seeking experienced level 2 DevSecOps Systems Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from either our Boulder, CO or Longmont, CO location.

SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations form the backbone of the UnitedStates’ missile‑warning architecture. By delivering near‑real‑time, high‑confidence detection of ballistic missile launches and other hostile trajectories, these systems provide life‑saving early warning for the warfighter, enable rapid decision‑making, and support cueing of defensive interceptors and command‑and‑control assets. Your work will directly protect troops, allies, and critical infrastructure worldwide.

The Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure Team is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate the ground‑station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations. You will work hand‑in‑hand with infrastructure engineers and mission specialists to automate provisioning, configuration, and continuous‑delivery pipelines for ultra‑reliable, secure, and scalable ground‑systems.

Responsibilities Include

• Designing and implementing solutions using IaC, automation tools, and DevSecOps methodologies to facilitate the deployment, maintenance, and operation of OPIR Ground System infrastructure
• Working with software developers and test engineers to deploy, integrate, test, and support complex systems built from internally developed software products, across multiple operational environments
• Maintaining multiple technology stacks built on top of several forms of virtualized infrastructure, and ensuring that our various container baselines meet all technical as well as security hardening requirements
• Driving the continued improvement of our Ground System baseline through the application of modern DevSecOps standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

Performs tech planning, design, devel, integ, v&v for total syst life cycle. Analyses performed at all levels of syst product incl. concept, design, fabrication, test, instl, operation, maintenance & disposal, incorp design methods & stds for Cyber Security, SW & HW infrastructure. Designs, devels, docs, tests & debugs SW that contains logical & math solutions to business/mission problems/questions in computer language. Ensures the logical & syst conversion of customer/product reqs into total syst solutions that ack tech, sched, cost constraints & align to SW & HW deployment pipelines & factories. Performs func & timeline analysis, detail trade & reqs allocation & interface defs studies to translate customer reqs into HW & SW feature defs & acceptance criteria. Applies stds, processes, procedures & tools throughout the devel life cycle. Applies HW & SW knowledge, cyber security stds in business/mission apps, & feedback from users to develop SW. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles doc of program devel & analyzes syst capabilities to resolve program problems, output/input data acq, programming tech & controls. Ensures SW stds are met. Validates incorp of features & use cases into implemented designs

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency with Git and Git based development workflows.
• Knowledge of with Ansible and/or Terraform, or familiarity with other IaC toolsets.
• Familiarity with Python, Bash, or other shell scripting languages.
• Hands on experience using, troubleshooting, and/or administering Linux operating systems
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, effectively communicate technical concepts, generate and maintain technical documentation, foster teamwork, and drive shared solutions to meet project objectives.
• Active Sec+ or ability to obtain within60-90days of onboarding.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with containerization concepts and the use of Docker and/or Podman.
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms – Kubernetes and/or OpenShift.
• Experience writing and maintaining Helm charts for deployment to the above platforms.
• Understanding of software classifications and controls (COTS, GOTS, FOSS, etc.) within secure operating environments.
• Experience with GitLab and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with static code analysis tools (Fortify, SonarQube, Coverity, etc.).
• Familiarity with vSphere or AWS for on prem or cloud virtualization.
• Basic understanding of networking diagnostics and concepts.
• Prior DevOps or automation focused software development background.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and the orchestration of pipelines using GitLab or Jenkins.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Pay Information

• Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

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
• 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.