Systems Engineer - Information Technology

Lockheed Martin; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lockheed Martin in Orlando is seeking a qualified candidate for a role requiring IT diagnostics and maintenance. The successful applicant will leverage their engineering skills in a collaborative Agile environment while ensuring compliance with cyber policies and system integrity.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience, along with U.S. citizenship to maintain a Secret Clearance. The work schedule follows a 4×10 hour day format, providing three days off each week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 1 year of experience.
• Ability to maintain U.S. Secret Clearance.
• Experience in Linux Server Administration.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance on IT components.
• Manage system integrity and cyber compliance.
• Collaborate in cross-functional Agile teams.

Skills

Linux Server Administration

Windows Server and Desktop OS

Shell scripting

VMWare/ESXi

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Ansible

Atlassian tool suite (JIRA/Confluence)

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM)

Job description

Rotary and Mission Systems' Training, Logistics and Simulation (TLS) business is Lockheed Martin’s center of excellence for training and logistics products and services, serving the U.S. military and more than 65 international customers around the world. Based in Orlando, TLS develops programs that teach service men and women skills to accomplish their most challenging missions — flying the world’s most advanced fighter aircraft, navigating ships and driving armored vehicles.

TLS is the corporation’s hub for simulation, XR, live‑virtual‑constructive capabilities, advanced training devices and full‑service training programs. TLS also provides sustainment services such as supply chain and logistics IT solutions, spares and repairs, as well as automated test and support equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform hardware and software diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance on multiple IT components.
• Manage system integrity, availability, and cyber compliance of networked systems.
• Assist in the development of solutions across components of systems through design, integration, implementation and support.
• Participate in phases of software and hardware development, leveraging our DevOps engineering processes and procedures while performing respective engineering activities.
• Collaborate with other program personnel, participating in cross‑functional Agile teams.

Team & Role Context

The Pilot Training Devices (PTD) team creates flight simulators for the F35 fighter jet. The Operational Baseline Integrated Product Team is responsible for the infrastructure, third‑party software, and security policies across all our PTD products.

Who you are

You thrive in a collaborative, multidisciplinary engineering environment and are committed to delivering best‑in‑class products and solutions.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college, with 2 years of professional experience; or Master’s degree with 1 or more years of experience.
• Linux Server Administration (RedHat or SLES) experience or Windows Server and Desktop OS experience.
• Ability to maintain U.S. Secret Clearance.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Desired Skills

• DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g., Sec+ CE).
• Experience in shell scripting to schedule and automate processes.
• Experience working with VMWare/ESXi, vSphere, and Hyper‑V for automated configuration/updates.
• Experience with Ansible tools.
• Experience with Excel, Agile, Atlassian tool suite (JIRA/Confluence) and IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management (ELM).

Travel: This role requires domestic and international travel (up to 30%). Candidates will be asked to obtain a DoD IAT Level II certification within 3 months of their start date, if they do not already have a certification.

Security Clearance: This position requires a government security clearance. You must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration. Clearance level: Secret.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

Work Schedule: 4×10 hour day, 3 days off per week.