Cyber Security Software Engineer

Description: As a Cyber Software Engineer on the CSS team, you will play a key role in developing innovative cybersecurity solutions and tools to address complex cyber threats. You will collaborate with top‑tier professionals to identify vulnerabilities, construct threat models, and engineer advanced tooling to automate processes and strengthen Lockheed Martin’s security posture.

The Iron Guard team offers unparalleled opportunities for growth and visibility. Joining us is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

• Lead the development of cybersecurity solutions and tools to address complex cyber threats.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments of code to uncover security vulnerabilities and map potential attack vectors.
• Collaborate with Software Development teams to integrate static and dynamic testing capabilities into their software pipelines.
• Design, implement, and integrate tools to automate the security assessments of software products.
• Develop the execution of fuzz testing protocols on embedded systems to unearth latent weaknesses and fortify defenses against potential exploits.
• Evaluate open‑source packages to identify vulnerabilities and maliciously implanted software.
• Provide guidance and expertise to team members on cybersecurity best practices and threat modeling techniques.
• Act as a subject matter expert in cybersecurity and software development, providing guidance across lines of business.

We offer flexible work schedules, comprehensive benefits, and investment in your future and security.

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering Discipline, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience in software development and programming.
• Network and System Administration skills.
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Adaptability and proficiency in collaborating across diverse teams, codebases, and programming languages.

• Embedded software development (C, C++, C#, Rust, etc).
• Front‑end development experience (React, JavaScript, etc); containerization tool experience (Podman, k8s, etc); scripting/CI experience (Gitlab, Jenkins, Python, bash, etc); database experience (SQL, Postgres, MicrosoftSQL, etc).
• Experience in interacting with REST APIs and using Linux OS.
• Understanding of secure coding principles, cryptographic protocols, threat modeling techniques, etc.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive self‑starter with the ability to learn rapidly and work independently.

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

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Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from a standard 40 hour week over five days 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.

Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week.

Onsite full‑time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

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.