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The Space Security Division within Lockheed Martin Space’s Mission Solutions business area is seeking a talented and dedicated Systems Engineer-IT to become a member of an Agile team focused on IT Infrastructure (Systems Administration, Networking, & Hardware) in the Whiskey Program Area.
Are you a Systems Admin looking for something different? In this role you will:
• Have access to growth opportunities where you can make a difference to a very important mission.
• Join one of the Whiskey portfolio's Agile (scrum) Systems Admin teams.
• Be involved in Windows or Linux system administration
• Using scripts to automate server administration and deployment
• Complete system patching
• Support user interactions
• Design new capabilities
• Maintain networks and data storage to ensure maximum up-time for development and operations
• Demonstrate your great work ethic, communication skills, creativity and problem-solving skills to make a lasting difference.
This is a level 3, where successful Applicants will:
• Typically possess a minimum of 3 years of professional experience having received a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college/university in a related discipline, or additional experience/combined education in lieu of a degree.
Selected candidate must be a US Citizen. This position requires a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:
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.
• Advanced Linux System Administration experience
• Strong Automation experience, Ansible / PowerShell
• Hypervisor / Virtualization experience, preferably OpenShift / OpenStack
• System Hardening, Cybersecurity concepts and tools
• Active Top Secret with SCI clearance
• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including US Citizenship.
• Windows System Administration experience
• Active Directory
• Windows patching, deployments, backups, and monitoring
• Powershell / Ansible automation scripting
• ACAS, Nessus, Trelix scanning systems
• VMWare, AWS, OpenStack/OpenShift, KVM
• Containers
• Network Engineering
• Linux System Administration
• Agile/Kanban process, Technical Leadership
• Security+ or CISSP certification
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Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, systems engineering, electrical engineering, computer engineering, physics, mathematics, or a related discipline
- At least 3 years of professional experience, or equivalent combined education and experience
- Advanced Linux system administration experience
- Strong automation experience using Ansible and PowerShell
- Hypervisor or virtualization experience, preferably OpenShift or OpenStack
- System hardening and cybersecurity concepts and tools
- Active Top Secret with SCI clearance
- U.S. citizenship and eligibility for access to classified information
- Windows system administration experience
- Active Directory experience
- Windows patching, deployments, backups, and monitoring experience
- Experience with ACAS, Nessus, or Trellix scanning systems
- Experience with VMware, AWS, OpenStack, OpenShift, or KVM
- Container experience
- Network engineering experience
- Agile or Kanban process experience and technical leadership
- Security+ or CISSP certification
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