Systems Engineer-IT Sr - Level 3 (TS/SCI)

Lockheed Martin Corporation; King (AR); On-site; USD 96,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Flexible work arrangements (4x10)

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 seeks a Systems Engineer-IT Sr to join an Agile IT Infrastructure team in the Kilo Program Area. The role focuses on Windows or Linux administration, scripting, patching, and maintaining network and data storage for high uptime.

The ideal candidate holds a TS/SCI clearance, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and 5+ years of IT administration experience, with hands-on work in OpenStack, Hyper-V, VMware, and security hardening tools such as Tenable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering or equivalent experience.
• Active DOD 8570 certification (Security+ or equivalent).
• Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• 5+ years of IT administration experience.
• Experience with hypervisor management (OpenStack, Hyper-V, VMware).
• Scripting experience (bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Experience with managing RHEL 9, Windows Server 2022, and network equipment.
• IT system security hardening and scanners (Tenable).
• Active Directory and Group Policy proficiency.
• Strong systems architecture and design skills.

Responsibilities

• Admin Windows or Linux systems and automate via scripts.
• Patch management and system hardening.
• Support user interactions and design new capabilities.
• Maintain networks and data storage for high uptime.
• Collaborate in Agile Systems Admin teams on Kilo program.

Skills

IT administration

System administration

Linux

Windows

Active TS/SCI clearance

Scripting

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science/Engineering

Tools

RedHat OpenStack

Hyper-V

VMWare

Tenable

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.

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

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

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, acceptable degree programs will include science and technology related programs such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics etc., or equivalent experience
• Currently hold an active DOD 8570 certificate (Security+, etc.)
• Currently hold an active TS/SCI security clearance
• 5+ 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 and compliance scanners (Tenable, etc.)
• 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
• High-level understanding of Containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

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.