Systems Engineer-IT Sr - Level 3 (Top Secret)

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

Education Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Systems Engineer-IT to join an Agile team focusing on IT Infrastructure (Systems Administration, Networking, & Hardware) in the Charlie Program Area. The role supports Windows and Linux administration, scripting, patching, and security. A US citizen with an active clearance is required.

This position requires strong collaboration across teams, design of new IT capabilities, and ensuring uptime for development and operations in a mission-critical environment.

Qualifications

• Active DOD 8570 certificate required.
• Current Top Secret security clearance with ability to obtain SCI.
• 3+ years of IT administration experience.
• Experience managing hypervisors (OpenStack, Hyper-V, VMWare).
• Scripting with bash, PowerShell, Python, etc.
• Experience with RHEL 9, Windows 11/Server 2022, and network devices.
• IT security hardening experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Strong system architecture and design skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform system planning, integration, verification and validation.
• Conduct cost, risk, and supportability analyses for total IT systems.
• Translate requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Perform functional and timeline analyses and interface definitions.
• Design and implement new IT capabilities and patches.
• Maintain networks and storage for development and operations.
• Support user interactions and ensure high uptime.

Skills

IT administration

Scripting

System architecture and design

Linux/Windows system admin

Security clearance readiness

Education

DOD 8570 certification

Tools

RedHat OpenStack

Hyper-V

VMWare

RHEL 9

Windows 11 / Server 2022

Active Directory / Group Policy

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.

The Space Security Division within Lockheed Martin Space’s Mission Solutions business area is seeking a talented and dedicated Systems Engineer-IT to become a member of an Agile team focused on IT Infrastructure (Systems Administration, Networking, & Hardware) in the Charlie Program Area.

Are you a Systems Admin looking for something different?

In this role you will:

• Have access to growth opportunities where you can make a difference to a very important mission.
• Join one of the Charlie portfolio's Agile (scrum) Systems Admin teams.
• Be involved in Windows or Linux system administration
• Using scripts to automate server administration and deployment
• Complete system patching
• Support user interactions
• Design new capabilities
• Maintain networks and data storage to ensure maximum up-time for development and operations
• Demonstrate your great work ethic, communication skills, creativity and problem-solving skills to make a lasting difference.

Selected candidate must be a US Citizen. This position requires a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

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

• Currently hold an active DOD 8570 certificate (Security+, etc.)
• Currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI security clearance
• 3+ years of experience with IT administration
• Experience managing hypervisors such as RedHat OpenStack, Hyper-V, or VMWare
• Scripting with bash, PowerShell, python, etc.
• Experience with managing RHEL 9, Windows 11 and Server 2022, and network equipment
• Experience with IT system security hardening
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.
• Proficiency in System architecture and design

Desired Skills

• Open to opportunities to occasionally travel
• Automate IT tasks using tools such as Ansible or Terraform.
• Seeks opportunities to take ownership of solving complex problems
• Cisco ISE knowledge
• Knowledge of OSI/ TCP-IP Model

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
• 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.