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Job Description
About Us:
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 people works with partners around the world to bring proven performance 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 more than 70 countries.
This Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations (EO) position will support National Security Space programs in Huntsville, AL.
Your Mission:
As a Linux Information Systems Administrator, Staff your responsibilities will include:
• Technical Support: Provide expert assistance to users in resolving technical issues with applications, connectivity, and other IT-related concerns.
• Cybersecurity Expertise: Conduct environmental vulnerability scans, remediate vulnerabilities, and perform system hardening to ensure the security of our systems.
• Root Cause Analysis: Perform in-depth analysis to resolve technical issues in Linux environments, identifying and addressing the root causes of problems.
• System Performance Optimization: Analyze and assess server performance, storage capacity, and plan for future needs to ensure optimal system performance.
• Scripting and Automation: Leverage your scripting skills to automate routine tasks, such as server and workstation patching, and streamline IT processes.
• Asset Management: Oversee the management and control of Lockheed Martin assets and software, ensuring compliance with company policies.
Why Join Us?
The Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation organization is responsible for developing strategies and implementing integrated, cross-functional solutions that transform operations to deliver business-based outcomes. It is comprised of the corporation's Digital Transformation and Enterprise Information Technology teams, with more than 4,700 professionals worldwide. Together, we'll make history and leave a lasting impact on the future of Classified IT services!
Lockheed Martin provides the resources and the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus! If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!
#EBDT
Basic Qualifications
• Secret Security Clearance (US Citizenship required at this facility)
• Ability to lift 30 pounds
• Must possess a CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8572 qualified certificate (or obtain within the first 60 days of employment)
• Experience performing successful root cause analysis for problem resolution in Unix and Linux environments, with significant experience in:
• Installing operating routine server/workstation patches, system security patches and firmware updates
• Creating / managing security groups
• Coordinating hardware repair activities
• Diagnosing and resolving hardware/software problems/issues
• Creating scripts to automate system administration tasks
• Creating / editing Standard Operating Instructions (SOI) documentation
• Vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management [i.e., Nessus, Trellix, Splunk, SCAP, HBSS])
Desired skills
• CCNA, CCNP, or Network+ certifications
• Working knowledge of Hyper-V or VMware
• Proficiency in working with OpenStack components and services
• Proficiency in working with AWS Cloud components and services
• Experience with RKE2, Rancher, Longhorn, and Docker containers
• Proficiency in various operating systems, such as Linux/Unix, Windows Server
• Understanding of networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN, etc.)
• Configuration and management of routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices
• Experience with firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and vulnerability management
• Proficiency in scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, or Python to automate repetitive tasks
• Understanding of server hardware, storage systems, and backup solutions
• Troubleshooting hardware issues and coordinating with vendors for support
• Experience with operational ground systems
• Be a team player and work in a collaborative team environment
• Desire to work in a fast paced, mission-focused environment
• Highly responsible, team-oriented individual with a strong work ethic
• Effective organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues quickly
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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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
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 $104,500 - $184,115. 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 $120,100 - $208,150. 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.