IT Systems Administrator, Sr. (Level 3) / Onsite: Palmdale, CA
Listed on 2026-07-30
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IT/Tech
Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity, Systems Engineer
Description: Our employees are the core of everything we do, and they are helping the future arrive. As a leading technology innovation company, our team of over 100,000 employees work with our partners around the world to bring the latest technology to our customers’ toughest challenges. Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed Martin has employees based in all 50 states and more than 570 facilities that span 70 countries.
This Enterprise Operations (EO) position supports the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Division located at the Palmdale, CA facility.
The selected candidate will function as part of the IT support team; managing a closed development network, ensuring patching, STIGing, and infrastructure deployments for their assigned program. They will perform Systems Administration across multiple platforms including RHEL, Windows Server, and Windows 11.
No clearance required to start with the ability to obtain a Top Secret Clearance after being hired
US Citizenship Required for this facility.
Basic Qualifications:- Experience with Windows Operating Systems (Windows 10/11, Server 2016, 2022, etc.)
- Experience with Linux Operating Systems (Red Hat Linux 7/8/9)
- Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) Requirements and Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) Implementation
- Experience with vulnerability remediation and security management (system hardening, log management, configuration management (i.e., Nessus, McAfee, Shavlik, SCAP))
- Must possess DoD 8570 IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CASP, CISSP)
- Ability to lift and carry 30 lbs, including up and down stairs.
- Ability to rack and cable server infrastructure
Skills:
- Knowledge of Virtualization (i.e., VMware, Horizon, vSphere, vCenter, vCloud, vRealize, NSX, vSAN or VXRail)
- Knowledge of storage service administration (i.e., Net App/EMC hardware, software, tape management, disaster recovery practices)
- Experience with creating domain-wide automated solutions.
- Knowledge of Network Protocols (i.e., TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, LDAP, etc.)
- Experience with desktop and server operating system updates and patching troubleshooting
- Active Top Secret clearance preferred
- 8140 Certifications (i.e. Security +, MCSE, VMWare, Network+, etc.)
- Outstanding work ethic
- Self-motivated, customer focused, and proactive
- Able to professionally deal with quick and drastic changes
- Capable of supporting multiple tasks and customers with competing deadlines concurrently
Clearance Level: None
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time:
The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules:
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week 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
Pay Rate:The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $85,500 - $150,765. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only.
Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $98,300 - $170,315. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the…
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