Space IT Systems Engineer — Flexible Hours & Growth

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space invites experienced Systems Engineer-IT candidates to join our team in delivering secure, reliable IT infrastructure for space programs. You will manage server, application, and network environments, implement automation, and help safeguard systems against threats.

Ideal candidates have strong virtualization, Linux/Windows administration, scripting skills, and active TS/SCI clearance. This role supports complex space initiatives and requires US citizenship.

Qualifications

• Virtualization experience and Linux/Windows system administration.
• Scripting ability (Bash, Ansible) to automate tasks.
• IT security hardening and management including Trellix; TS/SCI clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Provide systems (server/application/network) administration for development and production environments.
• Perform COTS hardware/software integration, testing and verification.
• Support security activities including vulnerability management, access control and auditing.
• Support operational site in using the deployed baseline.
• Develop and support automation (Python/Bash/Ansible).
• Document defects and collaborate with the technical team on solutions.

Skills

Virtualization

Linux administration

Windows administration

Scripting (Bash/Ansible)

Security hardening

Security clearance (Top Secret/SCI)

Tools

Trellix

VMware ESXi/vSphere

NetApp

Active Directory

Group Policy

Job description

Lockheed Martin Space invites experienced Systems Engineer-IT candidates to join our team in delivering secure, reliable IT infrastructure for space programs. You will manage server, application, and network environments, implement automation, and help safeguard systems against threats.

Ideal candidates have strong virtualization, Linux/Windows administration, scripting skills, and active TS/SCI clearance. This role supports complex space initiatives and requires US citizenship.