Systems Engineer-IT Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin; Littleton (CO); 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

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space in Denver, CO seeks an IT professional to support critical programs under the Space Division. You will ensure IT systems are managed, controlled, and compliant with CIPM, handling upgrades, maintenance, deployments, and service requests across servers, workstations, containers, networking and storage.

The role requires TS/SCI clearance, Security+ or better, 3+ years admin Linux/Windows servers, and willingness for a full‑time onsite role on a 9x80 schedule with occasional

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility.
• U.S. Citizenship required for access to the work facility.
• Security+ certification or better.
• 3+ years administering Linux and Windows server environments.
• Experience with DISA STIGs and security hardening of OS and applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support for Space division programs.
• Manage hardware and software installations, upgrades and backups.
• Maintain uptime and security across servers, workstations, containers, networking and storage.

Skills

Linux/Windows admin

Server troubleshooting

Cybersecurity basics

System management

Team collaboration

Communication

Tools

Windows Server

Linux

Security platforms

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.

Standard Job Description

This Enterprise Operations (EO) position supports the Lockheed Martin Space division located in Denver, CO. 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).

Skills

• Workstation administration on heterogeneous networks including Windows Server based domains, and Linux distributions
• Manage operating system cyber compliance, upgrades, and patching (Windows/Linux)
• Perform guidance and management for hardware, including diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance on multiple architectures
• Ensure the integrity and availability of applications as well as coordinate new application installations, upgrades, and customer support in classified areas.
• Responsible for implementing effective backup/recovery, resource accounting, and auditing procedures.
• Perform troubleshooting and maintenance on varied IT hardware (PCs, printers, laptops, etc.).
• Implements security designs in hardware, software, data, and procedures.

Full-time onsite role, working most of the day in closed areas. This role is scoped on a 9X80 Schedule, with every other Friday off!

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

• Active TS/SCI clearance with ability to obtain CI Poly
• U.S. Citizenship required for access to the work facility
• Must possess Security+ certification or better
• 3+ years of experience administering Linux and Windows server environments
• Demonstrated experience effectively performing in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Experience with DISA STIGs and Security Hardening of OS and applications
• Experience performing diagnostics and troubleshooting network issues
• Experience with Operating Systems life cycle management and configuration management (i.e., Installation/Upgrades, System Imaging, Account Management, Print Services, integration with Domain Services, Hardware Modernization, Performance Monitoring, etc.)
• Experience determining root causes of network issues and recommending strategies to prevent recurrences
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability and willingness to accommodate occasional off-shift hours

Desired Skills

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a CI Poly
• 5+ years of experience administering Linux and Windows server environments
• Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (i.e., system hardening, log management, configuration management (i.e., Nessus, Trellix EPO, WSUS, Splunk, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS, etc.))
• Familiarity with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, PowerShell)
• Experience administering NetApp storage devices
• Advanced IT certification such as RHCSA, MSCE, or CISSP

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00

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.