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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for dod cyber security entry level in the United States is $132,962.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $111,000.00 and $150,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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CriteriaDod Cyber Security Entry LevelCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, Security+CompTIA Security+, CISSP (preferred), CEH
Work EnvironmentGovernment agencies, defense contractorsPrivate sector, government, consulting firms
ResponsibilitiesAssist in security monitoring, basic vulnerability assessmentsAnalyze security threats, implement security measures, incident response

Dod Cyber Security Entry Level roles typically focus on supporting security operations within government agencies, requiring foundational certifications. Cyber Security Analysts often have more advanced responsibilities, including threat analysis and incident management, and may hold additional certifications. Both roles are essential in protecting organizational assets but differ in scope and experience level.

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Infographic showing various Dod Cyber Security Entry Level job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $132,962 per year, or $63.9 per hour.
Cybersecurity Engineer - Early Career

Cybersecurity Engineer - Early Career

Lockheed Martin

Huntsville, AL • On-site

$68K - $119K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago


Lockheed Martin rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 379 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

35th of 60 rated aerospace companies


Job description

Job Description
Protecting what matters most is the mission that matters most.
Ready for a challenge at the speed of Hypersonics
Come join Lockheed's Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) team. Our system will travel at Mach 5 (over a mile per second). Helping us create a system that goes that fast means overcoming several difficult physics and engineering challenges.
You will be integrating hypersonic missile technology into an Army battery on a highly accelerated schedule to deliver a hypersonic operational prototype system to the Soldier. LRHW will be capable of flying at 5x the speed of sound and will provide a timely response to varying threat scenarios. If this intrigues you, come join our LRHW HW team.
Lockheed Martin is in search of a full-time Early Career Cybersecurity Engineer.to support the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program, Systems Engineering and Integration (SEIT) Integrated Product Team (IPT).
This position is in "Rocket City" Huntsville AL.
Learn more about our Hypersonic Solutions and the Long Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) program
As a Cybersecurity Engineer you will:
• Implement Cybersecurity on tactical products and systems.
• Partner with other systems engineering, software engineering, and product teams to facilitate the secure design of the systems throughout the system development lifecycles.
The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and knowledge in basic Cybersecurity configurations, information technology (IT), and basic Networking concepts.
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., engineering, physics, computer science, mathematics); entry-level candidate with little or no prior professional experience, possibly supplemented by relevant coursework, training or post-secondary degree.
• Possess DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (e.g., Security+, GSEC, etc.) or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire.
• Understanding of Cybersecurity and Networking fundamentals
• Active interim or final Secret security clearance or ability to obtain
Desired skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Ability to effectively interact with internal and external customers
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent team orientation
• Cybersecurity engineering experience with embedded systems development for DoD
• Vulnerability Analysis
#LMSpaceCyberEng
EEO
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They're dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.
As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin's vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers' toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
National Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $68,000 - $119,830. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $78,200 - $135,470. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.

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As a global security and aerospace company, the majority of Lockheed Martin's business is with the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. federal government agencies.The remaining portion of Lockheed Martin's business is comprised of international government and commercial sales of products, services and platforms.

Industry

Manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Bethesda, MD, US

Year founded

1912