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We are assembling a team of change agents to tackle the hardest technical challenges that come with digital transformation. We are looking for highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join and contribute significantly to the successful implementation and enablement of this journey for our Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Team (MFC).
This role is for a Systems Engineer role at MFC working in classified areas supporting DoD critical programs on engineering networks and special test equipment in labs.
• Workstation/Server administration on heterogeneous networks including Red Hat-based Linux distributions, Windows 10/11, Windows Server based domains.
• 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 the majority of the day in closed areas.
Basic Qualifications
Must have an Active Secret clearance
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of start date a valid IAT Level II or III DoD Approved 8140 (DoDD 8570) certification such as Security+, in good standing
• 5yrs+ Knowledge and experience with workstation/server administration of Linux, Windows, and Active Directory domains.
• Demonstrated experience effectively performing in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Experience developing effective stakeholder and partner relationships
• Proven business acumen to manage multiple assignments and projects with the ability to balance technical requirements with business needs and affordability
• Demonstrated collaboration, including interpersonal and teaming skills
Desired skills
Prefer Security+, CISSP, or other IAT Level II/III security certification
• Experience building, operating, and maintaining secure operating system configurations as well as secure networks with demonstrated technical knowledge
• Experience working in Active Directory domains
• Scripting ability to support system administration activities and automation (i.e. Ansible, Python, BASH, Perl, Batch, VBScript, PowerShell, etc.)
• Linux + certification
• AWS and/or Cloud Certification
• Virtualization Technologies Hyper-V, vmWare, etc.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Experience managing McAfee anti-virus updates on Windows and Linux/Unix; prefer ePO experience
• Technical documentation creation and management; including designing, building, and documenting new environments/systems
• Experience developing and maintaining Windows or Linux baselines, including security settings and hardening
• Intuitive thinker that can contrive and implement new solutions to technical problems
• Knowledge and experience implementing technical requirements on multiple operating systems for NISPOM Chapter-8, JAFAN, JSIG, DoD RMF, and other protection level caveats
• Understanding of basic routing/switching networking concepts
• Prefer experience working in Linux Environments (Red Hat, CentOS, Rocky, etc)
• Familiarity with engineering software and license mechanisms, particularly FlexLM
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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With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
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 $85,500 - $150,765. 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 $98,300 - $170,315. 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.