Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Lockheed Martin (LMCO) – NGG OPIR Program Job Title
System Administrator Job Description
The System Administrator (SA) is responsible for maintaining and supporting multi-user computer systems, virtualized environments, and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software products supporting the Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared (NGG OPIR) Ground Enterprise.
This role is critical to ensuring the availability, security, and performance of mission systems that support missile warning and missile tracking operations. The System Administrator will work closely with customers and technical teams to monitor system health, resolve performance issues, manage software updates, support cybersecurity initiatives, and maintain operational readiness across complex infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities • Administer and maintain Linux and Windows operating environments. • Monitor and resolve system performance issues. • Perform software patching, backup, and recovery activities. • Support virtualization and cloud infrastructure platforms. • Assist with vulnerability management and cybersecurity compliance efforts. • Manage user accounts and support Information Assurance (IA) activities. • Deploy and maintain hardware, servers, and workstations. • Support CI/CD pipeline operations and software environment development. • Troubleshoot system, network, and infrastructure issues. • Provide technical support and on-the-job training to users and team members. • Assist with software and hardware deployments and special projects.

Required Skills • Agile methodologies • Red Hat Linux administration • OpenStack, VMware, or OpenShift environments • Ansible and Ansible Tower • Scripting experience • Microsoft Windows administration • CI/CD pipeline experience • Virtualization technologies • System performance monitoring and troubleshooting Additional Qualifications • Active Secret Security Clearance required • Ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance required • Active TS/SCI clearance preferred • Familiarity with IBM AIX • Familiarity with Cisco IOS • Experience supporting Information Assurance initiatives Business Challenge
The System Administrator plays a critical role in maintaining the availability and security of mission-critical ground infrastructure supporting the NGG OPIR mission.

This position helps ensure uninterrupted access to missile warning and tracking data by maintaining resilient, secure, and highly available computing environments. Work Environment • Collaborative team supporting mission-critical national security systems • Fast-paced operational environment requiring rapid issue resolution • Support of Linux, Windows, cloud, virtualization, and DevSecOps technologies