Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that do not perform IT responsibilities, use E146, Systems Engineer.
• Experience with Linux operating systems
• 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+
• Knowledge and experience with system administration of Windows, Active Directory, and/or Linux environments
• Basic working with scripting and automation
• Demonstrated experience effectively performing in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Basic knowledge of DoD RMF or other protection level caveats
• 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
• At least four years experience working in environments with diverse Linux based distributions and tools
• Prefer Security+, CISSP, or other IAT Level II/III security certification
• Experience operating and maintaining secure operating system configurations on secure networks
• Experience working in and maintaining Active Directory domains
• Experience building and/or working with hypervisors and in virtual environments, such as VMWare, KVM, Hyper-V, etc.
• Scripting ability to support system administration activities and automation (i.e. Ansible, Python, BASH, Perl, Batch, VBScript, PowerShell, etc.)
• Troubleshooting and problem solving skills
• Experience managing McAfee anti-virus updates on Windows and Linux/Unix; prefer ePO experience
• Technical documentation creation and management; including documenting existing environments
• Experience developing and maintaining Windows or Linux baselines, including security settings and hardening
• Intuitive thinker that can contrive and implement new solutions to technical problems
• Experience with SSSD and Active Directory, LDAP, or IDM/FreeIPA Integration
• Understanding of routing/switching networking concepts
• Prefer experience working in Linux Environments (Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, SuSE, etc)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $70500.00 - $130900.00
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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
- Experience with Linux operating systems
- Active Secret security clearance with a background investigation within the last six years
- Ability to obtain a valid IAT Level II or III DoD-approved 8140 certification within six months of starting
- Experience administering Windows, Active Directory, and/or Linux environments
- Basic scripting and automation experience
- Experience working in fast-paced, dynamic environments
- Basic knowledge of DoD RMF or protection-level requirements
- Experience developing stakeholder and partner relationships
- Ability to address technical, project, operational, and resource challenges
- Business acumen to manage multiple assignments and projects while balancing technical and business requirements
- Demonstrated collaboration, interpersonal, and teaming skills
- At least four years of experience working with diverse Linux distributions and tools
- Security+, CISSP, or another IAT Level II/III security certification
- Experience operating and maintaining secure operating system configurations on secure networks
- Experience building or maintaining Active Directory domains
- Experience with hypervisors and virtual environments
- Scripting experience with Ansible, Python, Bash, Perl, Batch, VBScript, or PowerShell
- Experience managing McAfee antivirus updates and McAfee ePO
- Technical documentation creation and management experience
- Experience developing and maintaining Windows or Linux security baselines and hardening
- Experience integrating SSSD with Active Directory, LDAP, or IDM/FreeIPA
- Understanding of routing and switching networking concepts
- Experience with Red Hat, CentOS, Ubuntu, SUSE, or other Linux environments
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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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