Flight Sim Sys Admin Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is seeking a qualified Systems Administrator to support F-35 training and simulation operations at Misawa Air Base. You will manage Windows/Linux environments, perform system and network administration, patching, backups, and ensure compliance with security standards.

The role involves troubleshooting hardware/software issues, maintaining documentation, and coordinating with field technicians to keep training systems operational and up-to-date in a highly secure environment.

Qualifications

• Requires Windows/Linux system administration experience.
• Experience with security practices and certifications such as Security+.
• Familiarity with networked, mission-critical training environments.

Responsibilities

• Support F-35 flight training and simulation operations.
• Troubleshoot complex issues and maintain system documentation.
• Perform system and network administration tasks including patching, backups, and storage management.
• Monitor compliance with policies and configuration requirements while supporting upgrades and site operations.

Skills

System administration

Network troubleshooting

Documentation

Security+ certification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hyper-V

Active Directory

DHCP

DNS

Job description

The Work

Support F-35 flight training and simulation operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Provide technical and operational support for sophisticated electronic, mechanical, computer, and network systems used to create realistic simulated flying environments. Troubleshoot complex technical issues, maintain system and simulator documentation, and ensure training systems remain operational, current, and properly configured. Perform system and network administration activities, including account management, software installation, system patching, antivirus updates, performance tuning, storage management, backup and recovery, and workstation network administration. Monitor compliance with applicable policies, standards, and configuration requirements while supporting system upgrades, installations, and ongoing site operations.

Standard Job Description

Support F-35 flight training and simulation operations at Misawa Air Base, Japan. Provide technical and operational support for sophisticated electronic, mechanical, computer, and network systems used to create realistic simulated flying environments. Troubleshoot complex technical issues, maintain system and simulator documentation, and ensure training systems remain operational, current, and properly configured. Perform system and network administration activities, including account management, software installation, system patching, antivirus updates, performance tuning, storage management, backup and recovery, and workstation network administration. Monitor compliance with applicable policies, standards, and configuration requirements while supporting system upgrades, installations, and ongoing site operations.

Who We Are

At Lockheed Martin, we bring together people who are driven to solve challenging problems and advance technology that matters. Our teams support the F-35 program and its customers by delivering the technical expertise, systems knowledge, and operational support needed to keep mission-critical training environments running effectively. You will be part of a team supporting U.S. and allied F-35 operations in a highly technical, mission-focused environment.

Who You Are

You are a technically skilled systems or network administrator who enjoys troubleshooting complex problems and keeping mission-critical systems operating reliably. You understand Windows-based multi-user computing environments, networking, system administration, software installation, patching, antivirus management, backups, and system documentation. You are comfortable working across both hardware and software environments, can diagnose issues independently, and know how to balance day-to-day operational requirements with configuration, security, and compliance standards. You communicate effectively, maintain accurate technical documentation, and take ownership of problems through resolution.

Basic Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.
• Candidates Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Experience in an environment which required interaction with multiple functional areas and personnel of a diverse nature.
• Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.
• Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.
• Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.
• Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.

Desired Skills

• Bachelor's degree.
• Current or Previous F-35 Training Device Experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT) or experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.
• Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.
• Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.
• Currently possess a current Security + certificate.
• System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.
• Experience with Disaster Recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.
• Experience with Hyper-V / Deploying VHDs / Virtual Computing.
• Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / File Shares.
• Knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.
• Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers and field service technicians.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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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.