Cyber Systems Security Engineer - Skunk Works - Level 5

Job Description

The Cyber Systems Security Engineer Sr. Staff candidate is responsible for evaluating, designing, and implementing new technologies while working in an agile environment, partnering with peers and internal stakeholders to shape project requirements through industry research, stakeholder interviews, and emerging trends, and collaborating with project management, chief architects, and engineers in an accelerated-prototyping setting that pushes the cutting edge of networking and security.

A successful candidate requires a combination of leadership, teamwork, and flexibility. The preferred candidate must be a self-starter with demonstrated leadership qualities, strong communication skills including the ability to convey information effectively in both written and verbal form and the ability to manage time and tasks efficiently. The candidate will provide technical expertise for the system, work cross-functionally with other technical disciplines, and coordinate with program leadership, customers, and vendors.

The ADP program environment includes complex requirements, aggressive milestones, and dynamic task prioritization. The ability to complete assigned work within budget and schedule is required. The selected candidate will be expected to consider innovative approaches to maximize program efficiency and performance.

The candidate must possess and be able to maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance with SCI and be able to obtain a SAP/SAR clearance.

The candidate must be able to travel to support development, demonstration, and sustainment.

A Level 5 employee typically has 12-14 years of professional experience.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline from an accredited college.
Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, and vSphere technologies.
Proven track record designing and implementing enterprise-scale networks.
Expertise in installing, configuring, and troubleshooting IP networking solutions.
Practical experience working with Cisco networking hardware.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic, and collaborative team environment.
Holds DoD 8570-type certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP, CCNP-Security, CISA, or CISM).
Holds an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a recent (within the past five years) investigation.

Desired skills

Proven experience configuring and managing HAIPE tunneling solutions.
Background working in multi-level security environments.
Hands-on expertise with cross-domain solutions (CDS).
Familiarity with the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) and NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework (RMF) for designing and hardening information systems to satisfy customer requirements.
Knowledge of IP routing, multicast, and PIM protocols and standards.
Skilled in IP tunneling technologies, including VPN tunnels, HAIPE tunnels, GRE tunnels, NAT, firewalls, routers, and switches.
Strong communication abilities to translate customer needs into clear, actionable tasks and lead a team to successful completion.
Holds an active SAP clearance.
CCNA-certified.
Demonstrated experience with VMware vSphere.
Proficient with Juniper SRX platforms.
Architecture and design expertise for creating functional deployments that balance security mandates with system performance.
Extensive background in network troubleshooting.
Experience with DoD network architecture and enterprise-wide implementations.
Expertise in classified encryption and key-distribution technologies.
Creative problem-solver capable of delivering innovative solutions under tight deadlines.

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 $145,200 - $255,990. 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 $167,000 - $289,340. 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.