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Cyber Systems Security Engineering Sr - E3 with Security Clearance

Lockheed MartinFort Worth, TX🇺🇸United StatesPosted 25 Aug 2026

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Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Employee
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Fort Worth, TX, United States
Posted
23 hours ago
AssemblyPowerShellSQLAnsibleVMwareSplunkActive DirectoryDNS

Job Description

Job Number 855 Standard Job Description Company Overview: At Lockheed Martin, we unite passionate individuals to drive purposeful innovation, ensuring safety and solving the worlds most complex challenges. Our team comprises some of the brightest minds in the industry, making Lockheed Martin an exceptional place to work. We prioritize our employees by offering many career opportunities that promote development and agility. With flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, we empower our employees to lead healthy, fulfilling lives both at work and beyond. At Lockheed Martin, we emphasize innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility. Your mission is ours.

Key Responsibilities: The Cyber Systems Security Engineer Sr will be responsible for leading a team of fellow engineers in the designing, assembly, integration, and maintenance of System Integration Lab (SIL). This includes network planning, hardware installation, software integration support, verification, and validation of system functionality. In addition to designing and building the SIL, the applicant will be responsible for ensuring the SIL NIST/RMF/JSIG compliant and assist in the submitting of an ATO package.

They will be involved in solving complex problems associated with both the hardware and software systems.

Work will also include modification, and maintenance of system drawings (network architecture, layout, cable drawings, rack drawings). • Perform and manage system integration, test and troubleshooting of various hardware/software configurations • Installing, and managing of equipment in server racks and updating the inventory • Establish Hardware-In-The-Loop (HWIL)/Closed-Loop development and testing in the Systems Integration Lab (SIL) • Participate in technical exchange meetings, interface with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables. • Integrating hardware from sub-system teams, interface with other elements, and the system and segment level teams • Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications • Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements Must be a US Citizen.; This position will require a government security clearance.; This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Responsible for applying an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify Cyber solutions across the lifecycle. Conduct cyber risk assessment activities including threat modeling, vulnerability analysis and analysis of mitigation solutions. Coordinates and addresses Supply Chain risk management concerns. Develop, evaluate and analyze design constrains, trade-offs and detailed system and security design as they pertain to the Cyber domain. Coordinate with Cyber and system architects and developers to provide oversight in the development of solutions.

Conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware and/or software designs to verify and validate compliance with defined specifications and requirements. Employs cyber security processes, methods, techniques and tools and assure their consistent application. Implements appropriate Assessment and Authorization activities as required by customers.

Basic Qualifications

  • Proven experience with enterprise-grade security platforms.
  • Strong background in operating systems, including Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux distributions (RHEL)
  • Hands-on expertise with VMware virtualization technologies.
  • Solid understanding of networking fundamentals, particularly routing and switching protocols and architectures
  • Demonstrated ability to perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security configuration management
  • Experience providing end-user support and responding to security incidents
  • Willingness and availability to provide after-hours or on-call support as needed.
  • DOD 8570 certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CASP, CISSP or CCNP-Security.

Desired Skills Capable of completing any additional enhanced security reviews required by government contracts; must acquire and maintain all necessary program clearances within a timeframe that satisfies Lockheed Martin's operational needs. Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant discipline or an equivalent combination of education and at least five years of professional experience.

Proficient with enterprise security and network-monitoring tools (Splunk, Trellix ePO, ACAS/Tenable.sc, Tanium, Microsoft Sentinel) to detect, respond to, mitigate, and report cyber incidents. ≥ 5 years experience administering Windows operating systems (Server 2016/2019, Windows 10/11, etc.) and Linux platforms (Red Hat Enterprise Linux, IBM/AIX, etc.). Hands-on experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Horizon, vSphere, vCenter, vSAN, and Hyper-V. Strong understanding of routing and switching protocols and overall network architecture.

Experience in vulnerability remediation and security management, including system hardening, log management, and configuration control using tools like Nessus, McAfee, WSUS, SCAP, and HBSS. Ability to move, rack, stack, and install hardware (lifting capacity up to 30 lb). Familiarity with core infrastructure services: Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy, and WSUS. Proven track record installing software, providing technical support, and maintaining accurate documentation. Experience delivering end-user support and performing incident-response activities.

Willingness and availability to provide after-hours or on-call support as required. Knowledge of Information Assurance (IA) hardening and compliance frameworks (e.g., STIG, DSS), including related documentation. Experience with NAS, SAN, and PFS storage systems and their associated networking. Demonstrated ability to design and implement network architectures with deep expertise in routing and switching concepts. Scripting skills to automate system administration tasks (Ansible, PowerShell). Understanding of SQL or other database technologies and the ability to work with them.

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00 At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow-both professionally and personally. The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only.

Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer. Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays.

Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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