Cyber Systems Security Engineer

WHAT WE’RE DOING

At Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission System's Cyber Resiliency organization, we are dedicated to engineering and deploying cutting‑edge cyber defense solutions across our corporation. Our focus on cybersecurity is paramount to ensuring mission success for our customers, even in the face of evolving cyber threats.

As a member of our team, you will be involved in a variety of activities aimed at enhancing the cyber resiliency of the USSF Space Fence System radar. This includes tasks such as:

• Hardening operating systems, applications, and network devices
• Conducting vulnerability scans
• Continuous monitoring of the security posture of the system
• Assisting with Government Certification Test and Evaluation (CT&E) and Vulnerability Testing
• Implementing security updates and patches
• Applying configuration changes to ESS, ACAS, and Solar Winds security tools
• Providing support to maintain the Certification and Accreditation (C&A) of the system to include support of the RMF package
• Supporting system administrators, engineers, and operators when troubleshooting events
• Collaboration with system stakeholders to ensure the cybersecurity posture of the system is maintained
• Interfacing with and supporting the ISSO and other government security stakeholders
• Supporting the Security Impact Analysis (SIA) process through the generation of Contract Deliverables (CDRL) and RMF supporting artifacts both on unclassified and classified networks.

Please Note:

• This position requires a government Secret security clearance; you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
• This position will involve around 10% travel to our customer sites throughout the U.S.

Travel Requirements include:

• Travel to Moorestown NJ – SFS Systems Integration Laboratory
• Travel to Space Operations Center, Eglin AFB Site C6 FL
• Potential travel with US Passport to Sensor Site 1, Kwajalein Atoll, Royal Marshall Islands.

You will collaborate with a cross‑functional team of technical professionals including software, systems engineers, and radar operators to maintain the cybersecurity posture of the Space Fence Radar System.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity and eager to contribute their skills and expertise to our mission.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, critical thinking abilities, and the ability to collaborate effectively with a team are essential.

You should have demonstrable knowledge in cybersecurity administration or systems administration, through practical, hands‑on work experience.

You should have a solid working knowledge of Linux or Windows based systems and have an active CompTIA Security+ certification or higher IAT Certification.

You should also be able to obtain a US Secret Security or higher level Clearance.

Having experience with ESS, ACAS, or Solar Winds security tools is a plus, as well as experience with Windows Active Directory and a familiarity with DISA STIGs.

• Demonstrable and relevant cybersecurity engineering or systems administration experience.
• Good working knowledge of Linux or Windows based systems.
• Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level II Certification or higher (e.g., CompTIA Security+ or CISSP)
• Ability to obtain a Secret DoD Secret security clearance prior to starting this position. Obtaining a Security Clearance requires US citizenship.
• Ability to travel up to 10% travel to our customer sites throughout the U.S.

• Bachelors degree in related field
• Tenable Security Center, Tenable Nessus, Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) administration experience
• ACAS scanning
• Trellix and Endpoint Security Solution (ESS) administration and monitoring
• SPLUNK tools experience
• Linux/Red Hat or Windows OS certifications
• Experience with Windows Active Directory and Group Policy maintenance
• Familiarity with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG)
• Troubleshooting as a systems administrator
• Good organizational and coordination skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to support and collaborate with a team
• Critical thinking skills to provide solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity.

Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: Secret

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

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: RMS

Relocation Available: No

Career Area: Cyber Security Engineering

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First