Software Engineer Stf - Level 4

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 136,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible work arrangements (e.g., 4x10

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Education Assistance

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space seeks a DevSecOps professional to maintain secure development infrastructure and automate security into CI/CD pipelines. You will work with IaC tools, Kubernetes, and cloud services to support continuous delivery while aligning with rigorous security standards.

The role emphasizes risk assessment, threat modeling, and governance to meet DoD/DoD 8140-style requirements in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Top secret clearance not required to start; ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance.
• Security+ or CISSP / DoD 8140 compliant cert.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools: Ansible, Terraform, Packer, AWS CloudFormation.
• Proficient in Kubernetes and containerization concepts.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tooling (GitLab CI, Argo CD).

Responsibilities

• Maintain a development infrastructure and support system administration tasks.
• Apply security principles and perform threat modeling and risk assessment.
• Automate security into CI/CD pipelines using Argo CD, Ansible, and related tools.
• Assess and manage security risks in line with business goals.
• Ensure DevSecOps practices align with regulatory requirements.

Skills

Coding

Scripting

Automation

Cloud technologies

Security awareness

Tools

Ansible

Terraform

Packer

AWS CloudFormation

Kubernetes

Containerization

GitLab CI

Argo CD

Job description

Standard Job Description

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.

Standard Job Description

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. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re re-imagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. We’re bringing the 4th Industrial Revolution to every role in the company.

You Will

• Be confident in your ability to maintain a development infrastructure and perform to customer specifications. This role will also be able to perform certain system administration functions to support development efforts.
• Have strong Technical Expertise: Proficient in coding, scripting, and automation tools. Knowledgeable in cloud technologies, containers, and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.
• Security Knowledge: Deep understanding of security principles, practices, and tools. Familiar with threat modeling, risk assessment techniques, and security testing tools.
• Automation Mindset: Leverages automation to integrate security into CI/CD pipelines efficiently. Familiar with tools like Argo CD, Ansible, GitLab CI, and automated security testing tools.
• Risk Management: Ability to assess, prioritize, and manage security risks in alignment with business objectives.
• Compliance and Governance: Understanding of legal and regulatory requirements related to information security. Ensures that DevSecOps practices comply with these standards.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position: Plans, conducts, and coordinates software development activities. Designs, develops, documents, tests, and debugs software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems or questions in computer language for solutions by means of data processing equipment. Applies the appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle. Applies knowledge of computer hardware and software, subject matter to be programmed in business/mission applications, information processing techniques used, and information gathered from system users to develop software. Corrects program errors, prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of program development, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls. Ensures software standards are met.

Basic Qualifications

• No clearance needed prior to start with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Security+ or CISSP / DoD 8140 compliant cert

Must possess hands-on experience with one or more of the following:

• Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Packer, AWS Cloud Formation)
• Kubernetes
• Containerization

Desired Skills

• Helm
• Gitlab/Git
• CI/CD
• Pipeline Automation
• GitOps
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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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.