Cyber Sys Secur Engr Asc Mgr

Basic Qualifications

Proven ability to motivate, influence, and lead cybersecurity teams.

Deep cybersecurity expertise with a track record of guiding technical groups to deliver complex, artifact-backed solutions founded on independent analysis.

Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder-management skills, adept at translating technical concepts into clear, operational language.

Hands-on experience with enterprise-grade security platforms.

Proven experience with enterprise system platforms.

Strong background in operating systems, including Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux distributions (RHEL).

Strong background in scripting languages and utilizing automation software/platforms (PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, PowerCLI, etc.).

Hands-on expertise with VMware virtualization technologies.

Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technologies.

Hands-on expertise with NAS/SAN appliances and network integration.

Demonstrated ability to perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security configuration management.

Experience providing end user support and responding to security incidents.

Willingness and availability to perform remote travel.

DOD 8570 certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CASP, CISSP or CCNP-Security.

Active Secret clearance (investigation or CV ≤ 5 years) and eligible for Top Secret.

Job Description

Company Overview: At Lockheed Martin, we unite passionate individuals to drive purposeful innovation, ensuring safety and solving the world's most complex challenges. Our team comprises some of the brightest minds in the industry, making Lockheed Martin an exceptional place to work. We prioritize our employees by offering diverse career opportunities that promote development and agility. With flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, we empower our employees to lead healthy, fulfilling lives both at work and beyond. At Lockheed Martin, we emphasize innovation, integrity, and corporate responsibility. Your mission is ours.

Key Responsibilities

The Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Emerging Technologies organization is seeking a Cyber System Security Engineering Associate Manager who will support the technical lead's and guide a team of platform engineers that design, deliver, and sustain platforms for the Aeronautics Line of Business, providing 21st-century security and functionality for our programs.

The role is split roughly 25% into team management and 75% into hands-on engineering. In this position you will partner closely with the IPT and tech lead's to set direction, provide decisive engineering guidance, and ensure the deployment of specialized tools that satisfy operational, governance, risk-management, and compliance requirements for classified systems and infrastructure.

You will oversee Cyber Platform Engineers activities that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified assets, drive advanced risk-governance operations, and implement proactive, automation-enabled security practices.

Leveraging deep expertise in development and security controls, you will also focus on training, mentorship, and compliance enforcement so the team consistently delivers resilient cybersecurity solutions.

What’s In It For You

We offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

This position will require a government security clearance.

This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Aerocyber Desired Skills

Active Secret clearance (investigation or CV ≤ 5 years) and eligible for Top Secret.

Able to complete any additional enhanced security reviews required by government contracts and maintain all mandated program clearances within Lockheed Martin timelines.

DoD 8570 Level 3 (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCNP Security).

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education plus ≥ 5 years of professional experience.

≥ 5 years administering Windows (Server 2016/2019, Windows 10/11) and Linux (RHEL, IBM/AIX) operating systems.

Proven track record leading teams in hybrid work environments while minimizing operational disruption and delivering user training and support.

Skilled in vulnerability remediation, system hardening, log management, and configuration control using Trellix, Ivanti, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS, etc.

Knowledgeable in Information Assurance hardening and compliance frameworks (STIG, DSS) and associated documentation.

Deep understanding of system integration with various different technologies (Microsoft, vSphere, Cisco, HPE MSA, etc.)

Familiar with core services: Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy.

Experience with storage technologies (NAS, SAN) and their networking integrations.

Proficient in scripting/automation languages (Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) to streamline system administration tasks.

Hands-on experience with hypervisor platforms (vSphere, Hyper-V) and related tools.

Understanding of SQL or other database technologies and ability to work with them effectively.

Willing and able to travel ≥ 25% of the time, including domestic and international locations, as program needs dictate.

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

Onsite

Full-time