Systems Engineer-IT Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Parental Leave

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in King of Prussia, PA seeks a Systems Engineer-IT to administer development and production environments, perform COTS integration, and support security and compliance tasks. The role emphasizes automation (Python/Bash/Ansible) and collaboration with the technical team to resolve defects.

The candidate will contribute to vulnerability management, system hardening, and adherence to DoD 8570 requirements, while maintaining security clearances and working within a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must have virtualization experience and strong Linux/Windows admin skills.
• Ability to script (Bash/Ansible) to automate tasks.
• Experience with IT environment hardening and Trellix security tooling.
• Security+ or CISSP certification and DoD 8570 related credentials.
• Must hold an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility; US citizenship required.
• Experience with VMware/ESXi, NetApp, STIGs, and AD/GP.
• Familiarity with AI prompting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide server, application, and network administration for development and production environments.
• Perform COTS hardware/software integration, testing and verification.
• Support system security activities including vulnerability management, access control, and auditing.
• Support operations in the deployed baseline and automate tasks via scripting.
• Document defects and collaborate with the team on solutions.

Skills

Virtualization

Linux admin

Windows admin

Scripting

IT security hardening

Trellix

Security+ / CISSP

Active TS/SCI clearance

VMware ESXi

NetApp

System administration

STIGs

AD/GP

AI prompting

Tools

VMware ESXi

NetApp

Active Directory

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.

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.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:

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.
• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.