Systems Engineer-IT - Level 2 (Top Secret)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer-IT to administer development and production environments, perform hardware/software integration, and support security and automation tasks. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, strong virtualization and Linux/Windows administration skills, and scripting capabilities.

The position emphasizes system security, vulnerability management, and collaboration with technical teams to deliver secure IT solutions for space programs.

Qualifications

• Virtualization experience required.
• Linux and Windows systems administration for configuration, management, and security support.
• Ability to script (Bash/Ansible) to automate tasks and workflows.
• IT environment hardening and security management, including Trellix administration.
• Security+ or CISSP certifications (or equivalent) enabling DoD 8570 compliance.
• Active Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Virtualization

Linux/Windows Admin

Scripting (Bash/Ansible)

IT Security Hardening

Security Certifications (CISSP/S+)

Top Secret/SCI clearance

Tools

VMware/ESXi/vSphere

NetApp

Trellix

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 reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

As a Systems Engineer-IT, You Will

• Provide systems (server/application/network) administration of the development and production environments
• Perform COTS hardware/software integration, testing and verification
• Support system security activities including vulnerability management, access control and authentication, file system security, system hardening, compliance and auditing
• Support operational site in use of the deployed baseline
• Perform automation development and support activities (Python/Bash/Ansible scripting)
• Documenting defects in discrepancy reports and collaborating with technical team on solutions

This position is contingent upon the program award expected in the winter of 2026. 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. For positions that do not perform IT responsibilities, use E146, Systems Engineer.

Basic Qualifications

• Virtualization experience
• Linux and Windows systems administration capabilities for configuration and management, package management and software installation, troubleshooting/performance optimization, security support tasks
• Ability to script (e.g., Bash, Ansible) to automate tasks and workflows
• Ability to perform IT environment hardening/security management, including administration of Trellix
• Security + or CISSP Certifications or other certification that fulfills DOD 8570 requirements
• Must have an active Top Secret with ability to obtain and maintain SCI security clearance. (Must be a US citizen)

Desired Skills

• VMWare/ESXi/vSphere experience
• NetApp experience
• System administration experience
• Experience implementing and managing STIGs
• Software installations, account management (Active Directory & Group Policy), virtualization, networking, hardware design, procurement and installation, systems engineering, test and verification.

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $79300.00 - $147300.00

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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.