Cyber Software Engineer Sr Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Software Engineer Sr with Security Clearance
Job Number 733160

Description:

WHAT WE'RE DOING At Lockheed Martin, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation to solve some of the world's most complex challenges. In our Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) division, we are focused on advancing security and resilience for critical defense systems, with a particular emphasis on F-35 Training & Logistics. Our team is dedicated to applying cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that safeguard the integrity of systems throughout their lifecycle.

We are passionate about ensuring that these systems remain resilient to evolving cyber threats, supporting both the F-35 and other essential training and logistics operations. THE WORK As a Cyber Software Engineer, you will secure, automated delivery of mission-critical software for PTD and TIPS systems. You will embed Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, and rigorous threat-modeling practices into every stage of the development lifecycle, ensuring continuous monitoring, rapid remediation, and full compliance with DoD RMF, NIST guidelines, and STIG/SRG hardening standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage system integrity, availability, and cyber compliance for hardware, firmware, and software.
• Maintain and update RMF documentation (e.g. System Security Plan, Plan of Action & Milestones, Security Assessment Report).
• Execute RMF steps - implement, assess, authorize, and monitor security controls.
• Automate compliance checks and remediation using scripting (Python, Power Shell, Bash) and tools such as OpenSCAP, Tenable, and Qualys.
• Integrate security gates into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and Git Lab CI) and perform vulnerability testing (SAST and DAST).
• Review Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and Software Assurance and Engineering Reports (SAER).
• Utilize Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible) to build secure, hardened environments across container platforms (e.g.Docker, Kubernetes).
• Collaborate across systems engineering, test, configuration management, and program management teams to align on security goals.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide technical briefings to leadership and stakeholders. WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) division is home to some of the brightest minds in the cybersecurity field. Our team is driven by innovation and a commitment to excellence, focused on ensuring the safety and success of our customers' most complex missions. We thrive in a collaborative environment where cutting-edge technology is used to solve real-world challenges.

At Lockheed Martin, we place high value on the skills, education, and training that each employee brings to the table, empowering everyone to make meaningful contributions. Why Join Us Join a mission-driven team safeguarding the systems that prepare F-35 pilots for success. You'll work at the cutting edge of cybersecurity and automation, in an environment that values learning, collaboration, and technical excellence.

Your contributions will have real-world impact - protecting critical defense training capabilities and shaping the future of secure Dev Ops within aerospace and defense.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related STEM field from an accredited college in a related discipline, with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• Proficiency in a scripting language (e.g. Python, Power Shell, Bash) for compliance automation and remediation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, Git Lab CI) and security testing integration.
• Experience in Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform and Ansible).
• Active Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 certification - Active or ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance at the Secret level. Desired

Skills:

• Experience with vulnerability scanning and frameworks (e.g. OpenSCAP, Nessus, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks).
• Experience implementing, assessing, and maintaining RMF processes in accordance with DoD, NIST, or other federal guidelines.
• Knowledge of hypervisors such as VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and open-source.
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