Cyber Security Engineer - Entry Level

Position Overview

Cyber Security Engineer on the Next Generation GEO (NGG) program based in Boulder, CO with support options in Longmont, CO. The role is part of a dynamic cyber engineering team that designs, develops, documents, tests, and maintains full-spectrum cyber solutions for the NGG program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct cyber risk assessment activities, vulnerability analysis, and analysis of mitigation solutions.
• Develop, evaluate, and analyze design constraints, trade-offs, and detailed system and security designs.
• Implement Assessment & Authorization activities as required by customers.
• Prepare ATO, ATC, IATT packages for input into eMASS.
• Assess and drive mitigation efforts of system security threats and risks throughout the program lifecycle for the Space Vehicles and Ground system.
• Implement security policies and configurations to meet RMF objectives.
• Interact with other engineering disciplines to implement security designs, resolve vulnerabilities, modify system or software security settings, and mitigate risk.
• Perform System Engineering activities to manage cyber requirements until closure.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related technical discipline; or an equivalent mix of education, training, and experience.
• DOD 8570 Experience.
• Experience with Authorization and Accreditation processes using RMF methodologies.
• Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements, policies, and procedures.

• Experience performing cybersecurity accreditation activities in support of software and system requirements, design, development, testing, and sustainment of approvals – Authority To Operate.
• Experience with Net Brain, Zenoss, and Hewlett Packard Network Automation (HPNA).
• Familiar with eMASS, HBSS, ACAS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), DISA STIGs.
• Experience with Secure Configuration/Hardening of DoD Information Systems.
• Experience with Intel-Driven Threat Modeling, preferably classified cyber threat intel support.
• Experience briefing complex cybersecurity principles to all levels of knowledge and skill.
• Experience briefing high-level customer stakeholders with cybersecurity concerns and remediation tactics.
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53.
• Experience with RHEL and Windows Server/Professional.
• Experience with SIEM and cloud technologies, including Log Rhythm, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence.
• DOD 8570 IAT II Certification.
• Ability to provide guidance on DoD Cyber regulations and requirements to engineering and software development staff.
• Experience responding to cyber incidents from detection through remediation.
• Intuitive and proactive self-starter that is accountable and mission-focused.

This position requires a government security clearance. Candidates must be U.S. citizens. Clearance level: TS/SCI.

On-site full-time at the designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Schedule:

9x80 (working 9 hours on 5 days, followed by 8 hours on the next day) with every other Friday off.

Annual base salary range (California, Massachusetts, New York, Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC): $82,900 – $146,165. Salary may vary by location.

Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, Holidays, and additional state-specific policies.

Relocation available:
Possible.

Career Area:
Cyber Security Engineering.

Type:
Full-Time. Shift: First.

Lockheed Martin is an equal‑opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.