Cyber Systems Security Engineering - E2

What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin - Rotary and Mission Systems, we're shaping the future of Undersea Warfare (USW) systems. Our mission is to develop innovative technologies that secure our nation’s defense. We are integrating state-of-the-art cybersecurity solutions into mission‑critical systems to ensure resilience, integrity, and continued superiority under the sea and across domains.

The Work

As a Cyber Systems Security Engineer, you will join a Cyber Engineering team that is building new security architectures across a very large and critical System‑of‑Systems. You’ll drive the development and integration of modern cyber solutions that protect and empower critical Department of Defense (DoD) assets.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide cyber engineering expertise to support diverse technical assignments, technical reviews, and new architecture efforts.
• Research new technology with technical expertise to understand cyber value and risk to product engineering and integration.
• Collaborate across teams on secure system and network design that balances mission goals and cyber protection.
• Design, develop, and integrate secure cyber solutions and processes for Linux environments.
• Perform and review security assessments to ensure cyber best practices are properly evaluated and communicated to stakeholders.
• Take ownership of technical assignments and drive them through the agile process, creating actionable engineering tasks for inclusion in software baselines.

Who We Are

We are a mission‑driven organization built on collaboration, innovation, and impact. From concept through deployment, our cybersecurity professionals work alongside world‑class engineers and developers to secure complex systems in some of the most challenging environments on Earth—and below it. At RMS, we foster a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Who You Are

You are an experienced cybersecurity engineer with strong technical depth and a leadership mindset. You seek new and diverse technical challenges and are committed to delivering cyber‑resilient working systems. You want to make key cyber contributions to the program while working with intention and impact.

Why Join Us

At Lockheed Martin, your skills, training, and education are valued—and your future is limitless. You’ll join a team that empowers innovation, supports professional growth, and makes a tangible impact on global security. From day one, you’ll be part of something bigger: protecting what matters most.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related engineering field.
• At least 1 year of experience.
• Experience with Linux systems and large system development.
• Experience with basic networking concepts (switch/router/firewall/IDS).
• Experience developing cyber security solutions as part of a team.
• Experience researching cybersecurity capabilities, performing trade studies, and providing expertise to peers and leadership.
• Proficiency in scripting for prototyping and automation (bash, Python).

Desired Skills

• Cloud experience such as Kubernetes, microservices, and containers (on‑prem Kubernetes highly valued).
• Proficiency with cyber best‑practice security concepts, models, and methods (e.g., zero‑trust architecture, advanced authentication methods).
• Experience in network security and network‑centric development concepts.
• Development experience in C/C++ and/or Rust.
• Experience leading technical meetings with strong communication skills while working effectively with internal team members and external stakeholders.
• Experience in agile methodologies and associated tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Creative thinker with strong analytical, problem‑solving skills, and a continuous learning mindset.
• Possess (or obtain within 6 months of hiring) an approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II (Security+, GSEC, etc.).

Pay

Full‑Time Salary Range: $91,200 – $169,400. Salary is a general guideline; final compensation considers scope and responsibilities, experience, education/training, key skills, market location, and business considerations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4×10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education assistance
• Life insurance
• Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs (subject to performance metrics)