Cyber Defense Incident Responder Senior - Clearance Required

Job Description

WHO WE ARE
Lockheed Martin, Rotary Mission Systems Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today's most daunting challenges: the use of advanced electronics to undermine our way of life. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you'll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute: Financial assets. Healthcare information. Critical infrastructure. Hazardous materials. The uninterrupted flow of energy that keeps modern life moving. Here, you'll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you'll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.

THE WORK
The scope of this effort encompasses tasks that provide USCYBERCOM with the sustained ability to fulfill its mission to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. These tasks include coordinating, synchronizing, deconflicting, and integrating operational planning efforts for full-spectrum cyberspace operations.

We are seeking professionals interested in a variety of responsibilities including:

Cyber Defense Incident Responder
Cyber Operations Planner
Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner
Knowledge Manager
Program Support Specialist
Systems Engineer
Technical Writer

The anticipated award of this effort is Fall 2026.

WHO YOU ARE
As a Cyber Defense Incident Responder - Senior you will provide Cyberspace Operations Support Services (COSS) aligned with the following core disciplines: Cyberspace Operations, Cyberspace Planning, Cyberspace Training and Exercises, Strategy / Policy / Doctrine Development and Campaign, Assessments, Information Technology (IT) / Communications, Business Area Support and Project Management Engagement Activities.
You will provide the customer with the sustained ability to fulfill its mission to direct, synchronize, and coordinate cyberspace planning and operations to defend and advance national interests in collaboration with domestic and international partners. These tasks include coordinating, synchronizing, deconflicting, and integrating operational planning efforts for full-spectrum cyberspace operations.
You will meet the evolving cyberspace operations mission in support of the Joint warfighter.

WHY JOIN US
Join a global technology leader where your ideas can make a difference and your contributions are valued.
Work on exciting projects that challenge you to push boundaries and innovate.
Grow your career in an environment that encourages learning, development, and creativity.
We support our employees, so they can support our mission.

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Basic Qualifications

High School Diploma plus 13 years of relevant experience is required OR Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 10 years of relevant experience is required OR Master's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited college or university, plus 8 years of relevant experience is required.

Experience:
- Led major breach investigations and directed cross-functional response teams, ensuring rapid containment and coordinated remediation with network and system owners.
- Performed real-time traffic analysis, executed run-book procedures to isolate affected hosts, and developed containment strategies that limited lateral movement.
- Captured and preserved forensic artifacts for potential legal use while documenting every action in the incident ticketing system to maintain auditability and traceability.
- Managed incident-response staffing, training, and post-incident lessons-learned workshops that captured findings and drove continuous process improvements.
- Produced concise incident summary reports for senior management and key stakeholders, highlighting root-cause analysis, remediation status, and recommendations.
- Must possess a current U.S. TS/SCI security clearance with polygraph.

Desired skills

Certifications: CISSP, GCIH, GCFA, CISA, or equivalents.
Proficiency with network analysis tools (Wireshark, Zeek), forensic suites, and SIEM platforms (Splunk, QRadar).
Strong written and oral communication skills; ability to produce concise executive reports.
Strategic thinking aligned with mission objectives.
Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams under pressure.
Expertise in MITRE ATT&CK framework and incident-response playbooks.
Experience in DoD or intelligence-community cyber environments.

EEO

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.

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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.

Other Important Information

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.

Work Schedule Information

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.

National Pay Statement

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 $123,500 - $217,695. 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.

Premium Pay Statement

Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $142,000 - $246,100. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.