Cyber Systems Security Engineering Asc Mgr at Lockheed Martin, Grand Prairie TX

Lockheed Martin's Tactical Missiles Line of Business needs a technical leader who can own embedded cybersecurity and anti-tamper strategy end to end. The Cyber Systems Security Engineering Asc Mgr - L4 role, based in Grand Prairie, TX
, sits within the Program Protection Organization and directly shapes the security posture of missile and fire-control systems.

In this full-time position, you will lead cyber systems security engineering efforts across the Tactical Missiles Line of Business. Your responsibilities will include:

• Defining and implementing security architecture for missile and fire-control systems.
• Guiding anti-tamper and embedded cybersecurity design reviews.
• Partnering with product development teams to integrate security controls early in the lifecycle.
• Mentoring and developing engineering talent across cyber and anti-tamper domains.
• Ensuring compliance with classification, export, and security regulations.

This role requires U.S. citizenship and special facility access. To be considered, you must meet the following requirements:

• Currently hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education.
• Experience working within the DoD systems development life-cycle (SDLC).
• Experience leading cybersecurity engineering teams.
• Experience supporting validation and verification of security requirements on DoD systems.

Candidates with the following background will stand out:

• Experience developing embedded DoD National Security Systems (NSS) requiring Systems Security Engineering implementations.
• Design experience through the DoD SDLC, developing embedded system security solutions for weapon or tactical systems.
• Tactical and strategic thinking with creative problem-solving ability.
• Strong writing skills and effective communication.
• Exposure to embedded system vulnerability scanning and Software Assurance (SwA) activities.
• An approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II (CISSP, CAP, etc.).
• Experience maintaining, developing, or supporting test equipment hardware/software that sustains the security posture of weapon system hardware and sub-systems.
• Strong understanding of System Security Engineering (SSE) principles and process (NIST SP 800-161).

The full-time salary range for this position is $-$. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, and location when determining final compensation. The company's Total Rewards program supports your well-being and professional growth, offering flexible scheduling options designed to help you maintain work-life balance while contributing to mission-critical national security products.