Systems Engineer (Top Secret)

Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

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.

As a member of our dynamic SRE-inspired support desk, your mission will be to ensure the resiliency of a large, complex and evolving software enterprise. You will monitor and troubleshoot system infrastructure, mission unique software, and Kubernetes clusters to promote high availability and consistent uptime. In this unique role on the team, you will administer and support Windows Server infrastructure and be relied upon as an expert Windows administrator resource to help develop the team's overall proficiency.

More specifics:

• You will perform daily support desk tasks, including system administration, SRE development, SRE documentation, along with monitoring, maintaining, and troubleshooting physical and virtual systems across Windows and Linux environments.
• You will oversee patching and update compliance through WSUS or equivalent tools.
• You will maintain imaging and deployment solutions for consistent workstation/server builds.
• You will support core IT services such as authentication, DNS, DHCP, and file/print.
• You will collaborate with teams on automation, scripting, and security initiatives across the environment.
• You will coordinate with Tier 3 software development teams to troubleshoot issues and ensure cross-enterprise coverage during high priority test events.
• You will learn and apply Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) principles to improve automation and increase the system's self-healing capability.
• You will analyze logs and implement software solutions to resolve incidents and outages.
• You will participate in engineering development, such as Kibana graph/dashboard creation and implementing Prometheus monitoring solutions.
• You will work between locations on a rotating schedule. Periodic on-call availability required. On-call duties will be compensated with additional inconvenience pay.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience monitoring the health of hardware/software systems, responding to incidents, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
• Experience and understanding of systems and software engineering efforts using Agile methods, processes, and practices.
• Familiarity with Windows, RedHat Linux, and Docker.
• Must have compTIA Security+ certification.
• Active DoD Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a SCI and additional program clearances as required for onsite access.

Desired Skills:

Desired skills :

• Experience working onsite on a military base, or similar government setting, in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge and experience with Kubernetes administration, Rancher, Windows and Red Hat Operating Systems, Grafana, Prometheus, Ansible automation, Keycloak, Kibana, and RedHat IPA servers.
• Scripting experience using Bash, PowerShell, Ansible, or other similar tools
• Working knowledge of agile backlog management and/or helpdesk ticketing
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and experience with tools such as GitLab
• Problem-solving skills and ability to work
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Proven track record of taking initiative and driving for results
• Active TS/SCI

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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level: TS/SCI

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position: 9x80 every other Friday off

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $73,400 - $129,260. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.

(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.

This position is incentive plan eligible.

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level: Experienced Professional

Business Unit: SPACE

Relocation Available: Possible

Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First