You will be the Cyber Security Senior Manager - Level 6 for the DT&SS Cyber Security Engineering IPT which is responsible for safeguarding advanced development programs.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Cyber Security Senior Manager - Level 6 you will be responsible for leading the DT&SS Cyber Security Engineering IPT, driving security strategy across the advanced development program and guiding a multi‑site team through the full system life‑cycle.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and coordinating cyber security engineering efforts across multiple Lockheed Martin sites.
- Managing a team of cyber security engineers to achieve program objectives through successful technical execution.
- Overseeing program‑management tasks such as proposal development, scope planning, financial and technical status reporting.
- Applying cyber security requirements across design, policy, and procedures to satisfy government regulations and program goals.
- Developing material for major program reviews, conduct system assessments, and maintain authorizations.
What’s In It For You
We are committed to supporting your work‑life balance and overall well‑being, offering flexible scheduling options. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus – if you have the passion and courage to work hard and enjoy what you do, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Who You Are
You are a collaborative leader with deep experience in cyber security controls, processes, and program management. Your strong oral and written communication skills enable you to present complex technical information to senior executives and customers. You thrive in a multi‑disciplinary environment, partnering with software, air vehicle, mission systems, ground systems, and SI&T teams to protect system integrity throughout the life‑cycle.
Further Information About This Opportunity
This position will be in Fort Worth, TX, Marietta, GA, or Palmdale, CA.
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance to start.
Leads those 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. *USE OF THIS CLASSIFICATION REQUIRES AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BUSINESS AREA CYBER DIRECTOR OR DELEGATE*
• Implementing and validating compliance with IA/Cybersecurity policies.
• Analyzing, decomposing, and allocating security controls into executable security requirements at the system/subsystem and component level.
• Project Management skills, including experience managing cost and schedule.
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing tactical objectives from strategic guidance.
• Experience leading and performing Cyber Security Risk Analysis and Assessments on a complex heterogeneous system.
• Experience with operating systems for embedded real-time environments typically used in avionics and aircraft systems (not Mobile or IoT).
• Experience with securely configuring and hardening Linux based operating systems.
• Experience with basic EVMS principles, measuring program performance and metrics.
• Experience with development and employment of DoD requirements, policies and processes as part of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) Assessment and Authorization (A&A) process.
• Demonstrated experience with two or more of the following standards/guides: RMF, JSIG, CNSSI-1253, Common Criteria, NSTISSIP 11, DoD8500.1, DoD8500.2, JAFAN 6/3, DITSCAP, DIACAP.
• Familiarity with Secure Software Design and Architecture.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent communication skills (written and verbal communications) and the ability to work in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated strategic thinker and implementer.
• Desire to mentor junior-level team members.
• DoD 8140 IAT Level II or Security+ certification, or able to attain within 6 months of hire.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $182500.00 - $338900.00
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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, candidate's 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.
Skills Required
- Implement and validate compliance with information assurance and cybersecurity policies
- Analyze, decompose, and allocate security controls into executable requirements at system, subsystem, and component levels
- Project management experience, including managing cost and schedule
- U.S. citizenship
- Active Top Secret security clearance at start
- DoD 8140 IAT Level II or Security+ certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire
- Experience developing and executing tactical objectives from strategic guidance
- Experience leading and performing cybersecurity risk analyses and assessments on complex heterogeneous systems
- Experience with embedded real-time operating systems used in avionics and aircraft systems
- Experience securely configuring and hardening Linux-based operating systems
- Basic EVMS principles and program performance measurement experience
- Experience with DoD requirements, policies, and processes for RMF Assessment and Authorization
- Experience with at least two specified cybersecurity standards or guides, including RMF, JSIG, CNSSI-1253, Common Criteria, NSTISSI 11, DoD 8500.1, DoD 8500.2, JAFAN 6/3, DITSCAP, or DIACAP
- Familiarity with secure software design and architecture
- Strong analytical, organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
- Strategic thinking and implementation ability
- Desire to mentor junior-level team members
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