Network Engineer - E2

Lockheed Martin; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) match

PTO & Holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin is hiring a Network Engineer at our Boulder, CO site to design, build, test, and sustain high-availability network systems in support of SBIRS and OPIR ground stations.

You will collaborate with software, security, and mission engineers to deliver secure, scalable ground-systems for infrared surveillance and missile-warning capabilities.

Qualifications

• Design, build, test and troubleshoot network systems.
• Active Final Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Foundational understanding of routing and switching protocols, TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS.
• Familiar with DISA STIG checklist and hardening Layer 2/3 switches.
• Jira and Confluence experience.

Responsibilities

• Designs and plans network communications systems.
• Maintains technical expertise in network hardware and software interconnection.
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance network capabilities.
• Designs network solutions to meet capacity and security requirements.

Skills

Network design

Troubleshooting

Routing & switching

TCP/IP

Security clearance

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Wireshark

Splunk

Infoblox NetMRI

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

Standard Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

THE WORK

Lockheed Martin is seeking a talented level 2 Network Engineer with a Secret clearance to work from our Boulder, CO location.

Join a team where your network expertise will keep the sensors that watch the sky running flawlessly, give our warfighters the split-second advantage they need, and help keep the world safe.

SBIRS and the Next-Gen GEO OPIR ground stations form the backbone of the United States’ 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.

The Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure Team is seeking a Network Engineer to design, build, and sustain the ground-station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next-Gen GEO OPIR ground stations. In this role you will work closely with software, security, and mission engineers to deliver ultra-reliable, secure, and scalable ground-systems that enable continuous infrared surveillance and missile-warning capabilities for legacy and next-generation satellite constellations.

Standard Job Description

• Designs and plans network communications systems.
• Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture.
• Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements.
• Conducts testing of network design.
• Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
• Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

WHY JOIN US

Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within LM, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work. We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Basic Qualifications

• Design, build, test and troubleshoot network systems
• Active Final Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI
• A fast learner who as had ability to work in a team setting, in addition to the ability to receive taskings from the team and drive to completion independently
• Foundational Understanding of:
• Routing and switching protocols
• TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS
• Firewall policies
• Network administration
• Cisco Nexus and Catalyst switching platforms
• Network maintenance and troubleshooting tools including but not limited to Wireshark, Splunk, Infoblox NetMRI
• Familiar with DISA STIG checklist and hardening Layer 2 and Layer 3 switches
• Create Change management tickets and tracking
• Jira and Confluence experience

Desired Skills

• Experience operating within Red Hat based environments
• Experience with TACLANE configuration
• Experience with Cisco NextGen Firewalls
• Experience with ISE (TACACS+)
• Experience ACI administration/maintenance
• Experience with F5 and Juniper (legacy equipment)
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice
• Current active clearance (TS/SCI)

Pay Information

GeoZone Definition: GeoZones are geographic groupings created by Lockheed Martin to align compensation ranges with regional labor markets and cost-of-labor differences across the United States. Locations are assigned a Geo Zone based on the primary work location of the role.

• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 1): $88100.00 - $163700.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Sunnyvale CA; Pal Alto, CA; New York City metropolitan area; Newark, New Jersey; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 2): $79300.00 - $147300.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Denver, CO; King of Prussia, PA; Stratford, CT; Moorestown, NJ; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 3): $70500.00 - $130900.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Dallas-Fort Worth, TX; Orlando, FL; Grand Prairie, TX; Marietta, GA; etc.
• Full-time salary range (GEOZONE 4): $63400.00 - $117800.00
  • Includes metropolitan areas such as Camden, AR; Lexington, KY; Ocala, FL; Lufkin, TX; etc.

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.