Dev Sec Ops Network Engineer / Secret / Onsite: GA, TX or CA

Lockheed Martin; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Lockheed MartinRecruiting a DevSecOps engineer to secure network infrastructure across classified environments. Role focuses on integrating security into the network lifecycle from design to operations, automating provisioning, and ensuring rapid, repeatable deployments.

You'll work with Cisco DNA Center, ISE, and Call Manager while maintaining secure hardware and encryption devices. Collaboration across cyber, development, and operations teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Secret clearance required; DoD/clearance familiarity essential.
• DevSecOps focus with automation, CI/CD, IaC and secure configurations.
• Experience in Agile teams and secure network engineering.
• Hands-on with security tools, firewalls, encryption devices, and system hardening.
• Strong understanding of networking protocols and defense-in-depth models.
• Ability to work independently and communicate across multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a DevSecOps engineer for secure network infrastructure and automation.
• Maintain and secure network hardware (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper) and encryption devices.
• Implement IaC and integrate network config into CI/CD pipelines.
• Utilize Cisco ISE, DNA Center, Call Manager for policy enforcement and monitoring.
• Collaborate across cyber, development, and operations teams.
• Support vulnerability management and DoD cybersecurity standards (STIGs, RMF).
• Participate in upgrades, installation, and structured cabling in classified environments.
• Apply continuous monitoring and log analysis to identify anomalies and enforce baselines.

Skills

Secret clearance

DevSecOps

CI/CD

IaC

Agile

Networking

Communication

Top Secret Clearance

Ansible

Terraform

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Git

GitLab

AWS

Azure

VMware

Zero Trust

Docker

Kubernetes

Certifications

DoD RMF

Tools

Cisco ISE

DNA Center

Call Manager

GitLab CI

Terraform

Ansible

Bash

PowerShell

Python

Git

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

VMware

Job description

Standard Job Description

Join the Classified Network Operations Team supporting DevSecOps initiatives across Lockheed Martin Aeronautics’ high-impact programs. This position is integral to the secure deployment, maintenance, and automation of classified network infrastructure, ensuring compliance, resilience, and agility within a fast‑paced, mission‑critical environment.

You will work hands‑on to integrate security into every phase of the network lifecycle—from design and development to operations and monitoring—supporting Lockheed Martin’s strategic platforms including Advanced Development Programs (ADP), F‑22, and JSF.

• Serve as a DevSecOps engineer with a focus on secure network infrastructure, automating provisioning, compliance checks, and incident response across classified environments.
• Maintain and secure network hardware, including Cisco switches, Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls, and Type 1 encryption devices.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) where applicable, and integrate network configuration management into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, repeatable deployments.
• Utilize and secure tools like Cisco ISE, DNA Center, and Call Manager, ensuring consistent security policies and monitoring.
• Collaborate across cyber, development, and operations teams to embed security practices throughout the system lifecycle.
• Support network vulnerability management, remediation efforts, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., STIGs, RMF).
• Participate in planned infrastructure upgrades, including installation and structured cabling of network components in classified environments.
• Apply continuous monitoring and log analysis to identify anomalies, enforce security baselines, and improve operational visibility.

Basic Qualifications

• Secret Clearance
• Proven experience in network engineering within classified or DoD environments.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including automation, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and secure system configuration.
• Familiarity working in an Agile team
• Hands‑on experience with network security tools, firewalls, encryption devices, and secure system hardening.
• Strong understanding of network protocols, architectures, and layered defense models.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Desired Skills

• Top Secret Clearance
• Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or other configuration management/IaC tools.
• Experience with scripting languages Bash, Power Shell, Python
• Experience with GIT preferably GITLAB
• Hands on Experience with GITLAB CI and automated testing in GITLAB
• Knowledge of working in AWS, Azure or VMWare
• Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, microsegmentation, or software‑defined networking (SDN).
• Familiarity with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) in secure networks.
• Current Security+, CCNA Security, or CISSP certifications.
• Understanding of DoD RMF, NIST 800‑53, and compliance frameworks for classified systems

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00

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.