Dev Sec Engineering Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Colorado seeks an experienced engineer to support deployment, integration, operation, sustainment, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems in classified environments.

The role emphasizes OpenShift platform operations, Rundeck automation, and enterprise system administration with strong security compliance in fast-paced, operational settings.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with SCI preferred.
• 5+ years in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, or platform operations.
• Hands-on Linux and Windows server administration including patching and hardening.
• Experience with enterprise networks and security practices.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters in classified environments.
• Provide advanced Linux/Windows administration, patching, hardening, and lifecycle support.
• Support deployment, upgrade, and integration activities; validate readiness and resolve issues.
• Troubleshoot outages; perform root-cause analysis and document findings.
• Implement and maintain security controls and accreditation requirements.
• Diagnose issues spanning compute, networking, storage, and platform services.
• Collaborate with partner teams to improve interoperability and reliability.
• Maintain runbooks, deployment procedures, and troubleshooting guides.
• Contribute to process improvements and automation enhancements.

Skills

OpenShift

Rundeck

Linux Administration

Windows Server Administration

Security Compliance

Automation

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Kubernetes

Ansible

Rundeck

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced engineer to support the deployment, integration, operation, sustainment, and continuous improvement of mission-critical systems in classified environments. This role operates at the intersection of OpenShift platform operations, Rundeck-based automation, enterprise systems administration, and security compliance, with a strong emphasis on hands-on engineering in fast-paced, operationally sensitive settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot OpenShift clusters in classified environments to ensure reliable, secure, and resilient platform operations.


• Provide advanced administration for Linux and Windows server environments, including patching, hardening, configuration management, troubleshooting, and lifecycle support.


• Support complex deployment, upgrade, and integration activities by validating environment readiness, executing technical tasks, and resolving implementation issues.


• Troubleshoot and resolve outages, perform root cause analysis, document findings, and contribute to recovery improvements and preventive corrective actions.


• Implement and maintain security controls, hardening standards, configuration baselines, and accreditation requirements across supported environments.


• Diagnose and resolve technical issues spanning compute, networking, storage, virtualization, operating systems, automation tooling, and platform services.


• Work with partner teams to address multi-domain problems and improve interoperability, reliability, and supportability across systems.


• Maintain accurate technical documentation including runbooks, deployment procedures, configuration references, and troubleshooting guides.


• Contribute to process improvements, operational standardization, and automation enhancements that strengthen readiness and long-term sustainment.

Basic Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to maintain clearance eligibility throughout employment (SCI preferred).


• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems administration, platform operations, or related technical roles, preferably in enterprise-scale or classified environments.


• Strong hands-on experience with Linux and Windows Server administration, including patching, hardening, configuration management, troubleshooting, and system lifecycle support.


• Practical experience supporting enterprise network environments, including connectivity troubleshooting, DNS, routing/switching fundamentals, firewall coordination, and resolving network-related issues impacting systems and platform operations.


• Experience troubleshooting complex, distributed systems across compute, networking, storage, operating system, and platform layers.


• Familiarity with security-focused engineering practices, including system hardening, compliance checks, vulnerability remediation, and audit readiness.


• Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively across operations, cybersecurity, networking, and program teams.


• Ability to travel on short notice, up to approximately 25%, in support of deployment and operational activities.

Desired Skills

• Certifications such as Security+, RHCSA/RHCE, CISSP, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or similar relevant credentials.


• Hands-on experience deploying and supporting OpenShift clusters in secure or classified environments.


• Knowledge of enterprise networking concepts and technologies, including routing, switching, DNS, load balancing, firewalls, and connectivity troubleshooting.


• Familiarity with enterprise storage technologies such as SAN/NAS, replication, backup/recovery, and storage performance analysis.


• Experience supporting large-scale deployment efforts, modernization initiatives, or complex operational environments.


• Experience working with OpenShift, Kubernetes, or similar container platforms in operational environments.


• Experience developing or maintaining automation using Rundeck, Ansible, or similar orchestration and automation tools.


• Exposure to enterprise transformation initiatives such as 1LMX or similar modernization programs.


• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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, 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.