Systems Engineer-IT Stf - E4

Requisition  Eligible?:
Yes

ERP amount: $5,000

Relocation:
No

Type:
Exempt

Shift: 1

Clearance Prior to Start:
Top Secret Final Clearance: TS/SCIPay Transparency: $ - $Experience Level: Experienced Professional FT/PT/Casual:
Full Time Department :
Space LMOSBusiness Unit:
Space LMOSStandard

Job Description Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Full Time, Senior Level IT
- System Engineer in Colorado Springs,  this role, you will perform a variety of technical tasks such as setting up administrator and service accounts, maintaining system documentation, tuning system performance, installing system wide software.  The Successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of the following: ability to tackle detailed technical assignments often requiring learning or developing planning and integration skills; proficiency in project planning and product life cycle management;

performing design assessments and developing data driven solutions.

Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access. This position will require a Top Secret government security clearance.

Basic Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field or related work experience (5 yrs) and/or technical training

Must have a Top Secret Clearance to start.  CompTIA Security + or equivalent certification

Enterprise Level Windows Server and Linux  systems administration

Network Architecture & Protocol expertise

Proficient with low‑level troubleshooting utilities and system monitoring tools (e.g., ping, trace route, nslookup, iperf, Wireshark, HP Open View, Log Rythm, Tripwire) and systematic           root‑cause analysis of latency, packet loss, and asymmetric routing scenarios

Hands‑on experience with VMware vSphere (ESXi, vCenter) and/or KVM clusters, including resource pools, DR‑S, and live migration strategies

Patch Management & Configuration ControlScripting and Automation – Power Shell, Bash, and Python scripting for orchestration, log parsing, API interaction, and creation of reusable modules and functions to streamline repetitive workflows

Security Operations – Enforcement of least‑privilege RBAC models, STIG Hardening, RMF compliance, MFA implementation across privileged accounts, vulnerability remediation, and endpoint hardening aligned with NIST/ISO security frameworks

Desired Skills Cryptological devices (TACLANEs, SKLs, and/or loading key materials)
Monitoring and maintenance of network attached storage (e.g., Dell EMC)
System backup/restoral and backup tools

Knowledge of database health and status checks is a plus Systematic Problem‑Solving – Methodical, data‑driven diagnostic approach leveraging logs, metrics, and monitoring platforms (e.g., Splunk, Grafana, etc.) to isolate and resolve complex incidents

Technical Documentation & Knowledge Transfer Cross‑Functional Collaboration – Partner effectively with senior…