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At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Cybersecurity Engineering Associate Manager to join our team supporting Strategic and Missile Defense (SMD) programs. As a Cybersecurity Engineering Associate Manager you will play a critical role in leading both program Cyber Engineering as well as leading a team of direct reports.
Responsibilities:
• Direct Cyber proposal, planning, and execution tasks.
• Approve timecards.
• Monitor compliance training.
• Process promotion/job actions.
• Conduct goals/performance assessment activities.
• Submit/process awards and recognition.
• Recruit/retain qualified Cyber engineers.
• Coordinate and forecast new work for program(s) within area(s) of responsibility.
These responsibilities are in addition to the candidate's hands on technical role. Please see the basic qualifications to understand what the technical role entails.
• An understanding of Cyber Security implementations and Risk Management Framework (RMF) (NIST SP 800-53)
• Experience RMF with Body of Evidence management
• Technical curiosity to learn new skills and are ready to help across the team
• Experience with vulnerability scanning and/or patching
• Active Security Clearance is required
• Strong understanding of System Security Engineering (SSE) principals and process.
• Advanced Understanding of Risk Management Frame Work (RMF) NIST SP 800-53
• Experience with Jira and Confluence for project planning and execution
• Previous experience in Missile Defense or Strike Weapons Systems
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $120600.00 - $224000.00
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, 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
- Understanding of cybersecurity implementations and the Risk Management Framework using NIST SP 800-53
- Experience with RMF Body of Evidence management
- Technical curiosity and willingness to learn new skills and support the team
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and/or patching
- Active security clearance
- Strong understanding of System Security Engineering principles and processes
- Advanced understanding of the Risk Management Framework and NIST SP 800-53
- Experience with Jira and Confluence for project planning and execution
- Previous experience in Missile Defense or Strike Weapons Systems
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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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