Systems Engineer: System Admin

Position Overview

Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a Level 3 Systems Engineer/Systems Administrator with an active Secret clearance to join the GPS IIR/IIR-M/III On Orbit Services (GPS OOS) team, based at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB). The role involves supporting on-orbit operations, sustaining support systems, labs, and GPS simulators, with occasional travel to Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA. Occasional off‑shift hours are required to support mission activities.

• Perform system administration tasks such as creation of user accounts, maintain system backups, and provide user support.
• Collaborate with third-party suppliers, government customers, and other system personnel to meet mission requirements.
• Monitor performance and maintain systems according to requirements.
• Troubleshoot issues and outages.
• Perform security scans, artifacts gathering, and support security accreditation events.
• Provide input on studies for enhanced capabilities and proposal efforts.
• Assist in systems/hardware integration, test planning and execution.

• Active Secret clearance.
• Must meet DoD 8570 requirement (current Security+ or equivalent).
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience in systems engineering or related field.
• Proven experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Windows system imaging, patching, network integration, daily monitoring, troubleshooting.
• System security mechanisms (e.g., intrusion detection, ACLs).
• Network LAN/WAN management.
• Planning and executing system integration activities (requirements creation, ICD development, test planning, execution).
• Knowledge and experience in executing system engineering and/or software engineering processes to meet mission requirements.

• Experience with Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware or other virtualization platforms.
• Windows Active Directory management and other Windows services for domains (Group Policy, DNS, etc.).
• Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Information Assurance knowledge.
• Experience creating tools in C/C++, , VBA, MATLAB, or SQL.
• Participation in trade studies or proposal work.
• Ground segment or telemetry monitoring system experience.
• Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and handle multiple roles.
• Systems thinking and ability to apply appropriate skills to solve problems and implement constructive change.

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts and EAP.
• Education assistance.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Competitive pay range: $89,300 – $157,550, depending on location.

Position requires U.S. citizenship for security clearance. The role is onsite full‑time with a 9x80 schedule and flexible work arrangements.

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