Network Engineer - Mid-Career

Job Description

WHAT WE'RE DOING
At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

THE WORK
Designs, plans, engineers, and maintains classified network communications systems. Provides specifications and detailed schematics for network architecture. Provides specific detailed information for hardware and software selection, implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business and program needs, including present and future capacity requirements. Conducts testing of network design. Maintains technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as switches, routers, firewalls, gateways, etc. Evaluates and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.

Key Responsibilities:
Deploy, configure, and manage networking systems across all classified networking environments.
Implement and maintain security controls, in accordance with DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides)
Monitor networking system operation, health, and performance; troubleshoot complex issues to minimize downtime.
Collaborate with program stakeholders to obtain networking requirements
Collaborate with cybersecurity to enforce security standards, respond to incidents, and support classified network requirements.
Document configurations, procedures, and security implementations; provide clear communication and training to cross functional teams.

The successful candidate will be a proactive, security focused engineer who can bridge the gap between network administration, network operations, and cybersecurity to sustain Lockheed Martin's high assurance classified networks.


WHO WE ARE
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Lockheed Martin: An Award-Winning Place to Work

WHO YOU ARE
You possess a unique blend of technical expertise in networking administration, and cybersecurity, combined with excellent communication and collaboration skills, allowing you to effectively work with cross-functional teams and troubleshoot complex issues in a fast-paced environment. You will be a detail-oriented and proactive problem-solver with a strong understanding of network administration and engineering, able to prioritize tasks and ensure seamless integration and operation of Linux-based systems.

A level 3 employee is mid-career and typically has 3+ years of related professional experience.

WHY JOIN US
With our employees as our top priority, we provide career opportunities designed to propel development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package

Basic Qualifications

Ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance.
Understanding of OSI or TCP/IP models.
OSI Layer 2 knowledge: VLANs, ARP, CDP, and trunking.
OSI Layer 3 knowledge: IP addressing and IP routing concepts.
3+ years of experience planning, building, installing and troubleshooting network infrastructure.
Hands-on experience implementing configurations using CLI on Cisco switches & routers.
Ability to tactfully interact with customers to resolve network connectivity issues.
Ability to troubleshoot network outages and restore network functionality.
Must possess or have the ability to obtain a cybersecurity certification such as CompTIA Security+.
Excellent written and verbal communications.

Desired skills

Experience with encryption devices and COMSEC.
Experience with Cisco routing devices such as 4000, and 8000 Series platforms.
Experience with Cisco switching devices such as 3850, 9300 and Nexus switching platforms.
Experience with Palo Alto firewall platforms.
Experience in the application of DISA (Defense Information Systems Agency) STIG (Security Technical Implementation Guides) settings to network computing infrastructure.
Familiarity with IP telephony and integration into existing IP network infrastructure.
System and network experience with Microsoft Windows, UNIX and Linux.
Familiarity in the design of network physical layer facilities, including specification of copper wiring and fiber optic cabling, physical security, power, and cooling requirements.
DoD Top Secret Security Clearance or the ability to obtain one.

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 $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.