Dev Sec Ops Engineer

Overview

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions. LM Space focuses on space innovation and capability delivery. The Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking an experienced level 2 Systems Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from either Boulder, CO or Longmont, CO.

This Emerging Professional (level
2) role typically requires 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree. The work includes SBIRS and the Next-Gen GEO OPIR ground stations as part of the United States missile-warning architecture, delivering near-real-time, high-confidence detection, and supporting decision-making and defense systems to protect troops, allies, and critical infrastructure worldwide. The OPIR Infrastructure Team designs, builds, and operates the ground-station platform for SBIRS and Next-Gen GEO OPIR, collaborating with infrastructure engineers and mission specialists to automate provisioning, configuration, and continuous-delivery pipelines for reliable, secure, and scalable ground systems.

• Design and implement solutions using IaC, automation tools, and Dev Sec Ops  methodologies to deploy, maintain, and operate OPIR Ground System infrastructure.
• Work with software developers and test engineers to deploy, integrate, test, and support complex systems built from internally developed software across multiple environments.
• Maintain multiple technology stacks on virtualized infrastructure and ensure container baselines meet technical and security hardening requirements.
• Drive the continued improvement of the Ground System baseline through modern Dev Sec Ops  standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques.

• Opportunity for Impact: work at the forefront of innovation in aerospace and defense.
• Professional Development: access to world-class training and development programs.
• Collaborative Culture: work with skilled professionals committed to excellence.
• Competitive Benefits: comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, 401(k), PTO, work/life balance, career development, mentorship, rewards and recognition.

We offer a generous benefits package including 401K, PTO, and work/life balance. The benefits package details are provided by the employer.

• Proficiency with Git and Git-based development workflows.
• Knowledge of Ansible and/or Terraform, or familiarity with other IaC toolsets.
• Familiarity with Python, Bash, or other shell scripting languages.
• Hands-on experience using, troubleshooting, and/or administering Linux operating systems.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, communicate technical concepts, generate and maintain technical documentation, foster teamwork, and drive shared solutions.
• Active Sec+ or ability to obtain within 60-90 days of onboarding.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Familiarity with containerization concepts and the use of Docker and/or Podman.
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms – Kubernetes and/or Open Shift.
• Experience writing and maintaining Helm charts for deployment to the above platforms.
• Understanding of software classifications and controls (COTS, GOTS, FOSS, etc.) within secure operating environments.
• Experience with Git Lab and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with static code analysis tools (Fortify, Sonar Qube, Coverity).
• Familiarity with vSphere or AWS for on-prem or cloud virtualization.
• Basic understanding of networking diagnostics and concepts.
• Prior Dev Ops or automation-focused software development background.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and orchestration of pipelines using Git Lab or Jenkins.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a US citizen for consideration.

Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities with similar skills and requirements.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time. Work will be performed onsite at a Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five-day work week; others may be condensed to provide additional time away from the office. These schedules supplement Paid Time Off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off.

Pay Rate:
Base salary range details are provided for several locations. The final offer depends on location, experience, and other factors. This description reflects general guidelines.

Benefits offered:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, PTO, and Holidays.

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