Information Technology Auditor, Mid-Level

Job Description

Corporate Internal Audit - Business Leadership Program - Information Technology Auditor, Mid-Level

LM Corporate Internal Audit organization conducts risk-based Information Technology (IT) and cybersecurity audits across Lockheed Martin, helping our business improve its IT health and resilience.

We add value by performing risk-based audits that enhance Lockheed Martin's IT health across all domains - Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Language (ML), emergent technologies, IT operations, logical security, application and database security, system development, and IT program management.

We proactively identify and report IT risks, exposures, control gaps, and key performance indicators across LM's Business Areas and Enterprise Operations, providing actionable recommendations to senior leadership.

Key Success Factors:
Proficiency in IT and cybersecurity, combined with strong analytical skills to convert findings into meaningful business intelligence.
Systems-thinking mindset; able to understand and communicate risk in business-friendly language to stakeholders at all levels.
Flexibility and business acumen to understand appropriate application of processes and controls, tuned to the client's environment and risks.

The hired professional will join the two-year Business Leadership Program (BLP), a rotational early to mid-level career development program that provides broad exposure to LM businesses, formal training, and a capstone project that addresses a senior-executive issue. Participants are expected to transition to a permanent LM role after the program.

Learn more about LM Corporate Internal Audit and the BLP Program at

This role is virtual, reporting to LM Corporate Headquarters. The salary for this position will be adjusted to reflect the salary band for the geographic location of the selected employee. This position requires approximately 20% travel. Reasonable proximity to an airport is required to facilitate travel.

Basic Qualifications

Experience: A minimum of 5 years' progressive experience in IT systems administration, system development, or system integration, or 3 years with a relevant master's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, or related field (or equivalent experience); or a Master's degree in a related field with 3+ years of experience.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate business problems, including complex or sensitive issues at multiple levels from tactical employee through executive leadership.
Skilled in building collaborative relationships with business leaders and key technical personnel.
Adept at assessing technical workflows, identifying business implications, and recommending targeted, risk-prioritized improvements.
Demonstrated business acumen and a track record of influencing cross-functional teams
Ability to align audit work with corporate strategies and proactively propose innovative audit scopes and approaches.

Desired skills

Desired Competencies:
Operating System Controls (e.g., Red Hat, Ubuntu, Windows, UNIX, ESXi, Kubernetes): Experience with assessing OS security configurations, patch management, and compliance with corporate security policies and Corporate Information Security Blueprints.
Network Controls (Switches, Routers, Firewalls): Ability to assess network device hardening, segmentation, and firewall rule sets to ensure compliance with security standards.
Application and Database Security: Experience with IT and cyber security evaluation of business applications and databases, including the review of application and database design / architectures, management procedures, and security controls to corporate security policies and regulations.
AI/ML Governance: Experienced in evaluating ethical AI frameworks, managing model risk, ensuring data protection, and mitigating algorithmic bias.
Disaster Recovery (DR) and Business Continuity (BC): Experience assessing DR/BC planning plans, testing processes, and alignment with enterprise resiliency standards.
IT Physical and Environmental Security: Skilled in evaluating data center, server room, and lab access controls, facility construction, power redundancy, fire suppression, temperature and humidity monitoring, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
Experience with Lockheed Martin IT monitoring and analytics platforms, such as Attack Surface Monitoring & Reduction (ASMR), PassM, Splunk, Spectrum, and related tools.

Desired Certifications:
Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), Certified Information Security Auditor (CISA), or Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Security Leadership (GSLC)
Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+/CSA+), or GIAC Systems and Network Auditor (GSNA)
Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
AI/ML-related credentials (e.g., Microsoft AI-900, Coursera/edX AI specialization)

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.

City, State

Bethesda-MD, Bridgeport-CT, Fairfax-VA, Fort Worth-TX, Gaithersburg-MD, Greenville-SC, King of Prussia-PA, Littleton-CO, Manassas-VA, Marietta-GA, Orlando-FL, Sunnyvale-CA

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.

Ability to work remotely

Full-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work remotely full time at a location other than a Lockheed Martin designated office/job site. Employees may travel to a Lockheed Martin office for periodic meetings.

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 $85,500 - $150,765. 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 $98,300 - $170,315. 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.