Sr. IT Linux Systems Adminstrator- Onsite in Sunnyvale, CA- Secret Clearance

Lockheed Martin Corporation; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 107,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Corporation in Sunnyvale, CA seeks an IT Systems Administrator for Space division programs. You will support classified environments, manage OS lifecycles, and ensure CIPM compliance while handling backups, imaging, and system configurations.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, US citizenship, and experience with Linux/Unix, scripting (Ansible, Python, Bash, PowerShell), and VMware/Windows Server management. On-site work with potential after-hours duties.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• US citizenship required.
• CompTIA Security+ or DoD 8572 certificate within 60 days.
• Experience with OS lifecycle and configuration management.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT system support for Space division programs.
• Manage upgrades, deployments, and service requests for servers, workstations, containers, networking and storage.
• Ensure CIPM compliance and security of classified environments.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

US Citizenship

Unix/Linux administration

Linux file permissions

Cyber security knowledge

Scripting experience

Education

CompTIA Security+ certification or Higher DoD 8572 certificate

Tools

Ansible

Python

Bash

PowerShell

VMware

Windows Server

Job description

Standard Job Description

Our employees are the core of everything we do, and they are helping the future arrive. As a leading technology innovation company, our team of over 100,000 employees work with our partners around the world to bring the latest technology to our customers’ toughest challenges. Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin has employees based in all 50 states and more than 570 facilities that span 70 countries.

This Enterprise Operations (EO) position supports the Lockheed Martin Space division. The selected candidate will be responsible for providing support to the critical programs under the responsibility of the Space Division. This IT professional will ensure that the Lockheed Martin IT systems are managed, controlled, and compliant with the Corporate Information Protection Manuals (CIPM). This includes upgrades, operations and maintenance, hardware and software installations, and service requests (servers, workstations, containers, networking, and storage), continuity of operations (backups and verified restore capabilities).

In this position, the chosen candidate will utilize their system administration and architecture skills as primary IT support for several classified environments.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. Occasional after‑hours work, shift assignments, and on‑call responsibilities may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an Active Secret clearance
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have or be able to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification or Higher DoD 8572 qualified certificate within the first 60 days of employment
• Direct work experience with Operating System life cycle management and configuration management (i.e., Installation/Upgrades, System Imaging, Account Management, Performance Monitoring, Ansible, etc.)
• Direct work experience using and administrating Unix or Linux Operating Systems
• Must have a solid understanding of Linux file permissions, and log-file troubleshooting tactics.

Desired Skills

• Knowledge of Cyber Security requiremnts National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Security Content Automation Protocal (SCAP) Requirements
• Direct work experience interfacing with vulnerability management
• Direct work experience with scripting and automation (i.e., Ansible, Python, Bash, PowerShell, etc.)
• some knowledge of VMware and Windows server management

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $106600.00 - $198000.00

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.