• 4+ years of hands-on experience in network administration, support, or engineering roles
• An active Secret with background investigation within 6 years
• Must possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of start date a valid IAT Level II or III DoD Approved 8140 (DoD 8570) certification such as Security+
• Understanding of Windows, Linux, and virtual environments
• Demonstrated experience effectively performing in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Knowledge of DoD RMF or other protection level caveats for device hardening
• Experience developing effective stakeholder and partner relationships
• Ability to work through technical, project, operational, and resource challenges.
• Proven business acumen to manage multiple assignments and projects with the ability to balance technical requirements with business needs and affordability
• Demonstrated collaboration, including interpersonal and teaming skills
• Experience configuring and troubleshooting L2/L3 devices
• understanding and minimal workings with firewall technologies
• Eperienced with diagraming tools like Visio, Draw.io, etc
• At least five years experience working in enterprise type environments
• Relevant vendor certifications (CCNA, JNCIP, or LM-recognized equivalents)
• Prefer Security+, CISSP, or other IAT Level II/III security certification
• Experience hardening network infrastructure by applying STIGs
• Experience building and/or working with virtual networks within Type-1 Hypervisors
• Scripting ability to support automation (i.e. Ansible, Python, BASH, Perl, Batch, VBScript, PowerShell, etc.)
• Technical documentation creation and management; including documenting existing environments
• Deep understanding of routing/switching networking concepts
• Familiarity with network automation platforms (Git, CI/CD pipelines for infra, Jinja2/Terraform basics)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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
- 4+ years of hands-on experience in network administration, support, or engineering roles
- Active Secret security clearance with a background investigation within six years
- Possess or obtain within six months an IAT Level II or III DoD 8140/8570 certification, such as Security+
- Understanding of Windows, Linux, and virtual environments
- Experience in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Knowledge of DoD RMF or protection-level requirements for device hardening
- Experience developing stakeholder and partner relationships
- Ability to address technical, project, operational, and resource challenges
- Ability to manage multiple assignments and projects while balancing technical requirements, business needs, and affordability
- Demonstrated collaboration, interpersonal, and teaming skills
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting Layer 2 and Layer 3 devices
- Understanding and practical experience with firewall technologies
- Experience with diagramming tools such as Visio or Draw.io
- At least five years of experience in enterprise environments
- Relevant vendor certification such as CCNA, JNCIP, or equivalent
- Security+, CISSP, or another IAT Level II/III security certification
- Experience hardening network infrastructure using STIGs
- Experience building or working with virtual networks in Type-1 hypervisors
- Scripting ability using Ansible, Python, Bash, Perl, Batch, VBScript, or PowerShell
- Technical documentation creation and management, including documenting existing environments
- Deep understanding of routing and switching concepts
- Familiarity with Git, infrastructure CI/CD pipelines, Jinja2, and Terraform
Lockheed Martin Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Lockheed Martin and has not been reviewed or approved by Lockheed Martin.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are described as a standout element, with a strong 401(k) program and options like an employee stock purchase plan. Feedback suggests these features meaningfully enhance total compensation and long‑term financial security.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is portrayed as comprehensive from day one, with multiple plan options, mental health resources, and virtual care. Wellness supports such as on‑site services and preventive programs are also highlighted.
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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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