You will be the Systems Security Engineering Asc. Manager for the Program Protection Organization supporting the Tactical Missles Line of Business. Our team is responsible for overseeing all aspects of Anti‑Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity across Missiles and Fire Control.
What You Will Be Doing
As the Systems Security Engineering Asc. Manager you will be responsible for leading cyber systems security engineering efforts within the Program Protection Organization.
Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Define and implement security architecture for missile and fire‑control systems.
- Guide anti‑tamper and embedded cybersecurity design reviews.
- Partner with product development teams to integrate security controls early in the lifecycle.
- Mentor and develop engineering talent in cyber and anti‑tamper domains.
- Ensure compliance with classification, export, and security regulations.
Why Join Us
The ideal candidate is a collaborative technical leader who thrives in a high‑impact environment. This role offers the chance to shape secure, mission‑critical products that protect national security.
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.
Further Information About This Opportunity
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must possess an active Secret clearance to start.
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• Must currently hold a DoD Secret Security Clearance to be considered for this position
• Bachelors degree in an engineering/technical discipline from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education
• Experience working within the DoD systems development life-cycle (SDLC)
• Experience leading teams of Cybersecurity engineering
• Experience supporting validation and verification of security requirements on DoD systems
• Experience developing embedded DoD National Security Systems (NSS) requiring Systems Security Engineering implementations
• Design experience through the DoD systems development life-cycle (SDLC) developing embedded system security solutions for DoD weapon or tactical systems
• Demonstrates both tactical as well as strategic thinking and creative problem solving
• Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively
• Exposure to embedded system vulnerability scanning and Software Assurance (SwA) activities
• Possess an approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II (CISSP, CAP, etc.).
• Maintaining, developing and/or supporting test equipment hardware and/or software supporting the security posture of Weapon System hardware, sub-systems, etc.
• Strong understanding of System Security Engineering (SSE) principals and process. (NIST SP 800-161)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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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
- Currently hold an active DoD Secret security clearance
- U.S. citizenship
- Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent experience and combined education
- Experience working within the DoD systems development lifecycle
- Experience leading cybersecurity engineering teams
- Experience supporting validation and verification of security requirements on DoD systems
- Experience developing embedded DoD National Security Systems requiring Systems Security Engineering implementations
- Experience designing embedded system security solutions for DoD weapon or tactical systems across the systems development lifecycle
- Tactical and strategic thinking with creative problem-solving ability
- Excellent writing and communication skills
- Exposure to embedded-system vulnerability scanning and Software Assurance activities
- Approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II, such as CISSP or CAP
- Experience maintaining, developing, or supporting test equipment hardware or software for weapon-system security
- Strong understanding of Systems Security Engineering principles and processes, including NIST SP 800-161
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Flexible Benefits — Work arrangements often include compressed schedules and telework, contributing to a favorable work‑life balance. Feedback suggests this flexibility is a key reason many view the overall package positively.
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