This position is within the Lockheed Martin Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation (EBDT) Classified IT Transformation organization. It is chartered with transforming IT delivery to Classified programs and environments. If you are looking for your next challenge in a fast- paced, innovation-oriented group, look no further!
Lockheed Martin recognizes the tremendous opportunity for significant advancement in the way Classified IT services are delivered to our Business Area partners. These improvements will ultimately enable Lockheed to build better products faster in support US Department of Defense mission. In acknowledgement of this opportunity, the Classified Transformation organization and leadership structure have been put in place, along with significant investment to drive positive changes to both transform and standardize Classified IT delivery.
Lockheed Martin is seeking a driven and dedicated team member to support both Manassas and Herndon Lockheed Martin locations. Your experience and expertise will contribute to information technology with a growth mindset mentality, and willingness to learn and acquire skills over time. Your support of the customer demonstration and Lab environment will not only be your greatest asset, but ours as well. You will be a key contributor, providing coaching and knowledge transfer to other team members to assist with skill building over time.
The selected candidate will join the Classified IT Transformation team, as a Network Administrator ensuring that the Lockheed Martin networks and IT systems are managed, controlled, and updated in a manner consistent with Lockheed Martin policies and procedures. This includes supporting routine updates, major upgrades, and on-going maintenance and support of the network switches, wireless network and LAN routers including both Classified and Unclassified networks.
Overall responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The support of Type 1 encryption systems and performance monitoring of the classified network infrastructure, supporting break/fix incidents and supporting various project work within both campuses and remote facilities. Position includes the remediation of vulnerabilities by adhering to customer operating regulations, best practices with supporting documentation of all managed and controlled network assets.
This role utilizes troubleshooting skills to provide timely and effective solutions to problems as well as developing technical solutions to complex problems which require consistent use of ingenuity and creativity.
All work must be performed on-site, including some off-shift hours, weekends, and occasional travel. The position works a 4x10 schedule (Mon-Thurs) but will also support a 24 X 7 weekly on-call rotation schedule.
Designs and plans network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
Hands on exposure and experience related to networking and fault isolation
Installation and configuration of Cisco and/or Brocade network switches and routers
Hands on experience with routing and switching
Hands-on experience and knowledge of Type 1 network encryption
Candidate must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience supporting network infrastructure
Familiarity with TCP/IP, IP configuration, peer-to-peer networking and IP addressing and subnetting.
Must be able to lift 35 pounds
Must be able to walk and stand for extended periods of time
Knowledge of Cat5/6 wiring
The ability to lead projects to completion
Candidate must be able to support a rotational 24x7 on-call support model with the ability to be on site within one hour
Knowledge of DoD security standards, policies, and procedures
TS/SCI eligible
TS/SCI Cleared
CCNA and/or CCNP certification
Experience with DoD SIPRNet
General Dynamics TACLANE NSA Type 1 Encryptor experience
Knowledge of the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), JFAN and JSIG
Installation and configuration firewall experience
Proven excellent written and verbal communications skills
Candidate should have the ability to successfully work autonomously
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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
- Hands-on networking and fault isolation experience
- Installation and configuration experience with Cisco and/or Brocade network switches and routers
- Hands-on routing and switching experience
- Hands-on knowledge of Type 1 network encryption
- At least 3 years of network infrastructure support experience
- Familiarity with TCP/IP, IP configuration, peer-to-peer networking, IP addressing, and subnetting
- Ability to lift 35 pounds
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
- Knowledge of Cat5/6 wiring
- Ability to lead projects to completion
- Ability to support a rotational 24/7 on-call model and arrive on site within one hour
- Knowledge of DoD security standards, policies, and procedures
- TS/SCI eligibility
- Active TS/SCI clearance
- CCNA and/or CCNP certification
- Experience with DoD SIPRNet
- General Dynamics TACLANE NSA Type 1 Encryptor experience
- Knowledge of NISPOM, JFAN, and JSIG
- Firewall installation and configuration experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work autonomously
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