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Systems Administrator (Secret Clearance)

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Cherry Hill, New Jersey

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Job ID: 661327BR Date posted: Feb. 12, 2024 Program: SSL
Description:Who we are: The Advanced Technology Laboratories (ATL) is a Lockheed Martin applied research and development center. Aligned with the Corporation’s Chief Technology Officer, we work to advance scientific discovery and technology transition in human systems, robotics and autonomy, spectrum systems, data analytics and more. The Spectrum Systems Laboratory (SSL) is transforming spectrum operations by reimagining solutions to complex national security challenges.

What our team does: SSL Engineers are energetic problem solvers with a willingness to learn and think creatively. We combine diverse skillsets and backgrounds to deliver impact to our customers, community, and company. We support research and technology development for projects funded externally and internally that help advance the state-of-the-art for Defense and prepare our customers and Lockheed Martin for the future of tomorrow.
Our team is experiencing rapid growth in the number and complexity of classified research projects. We are working at the cutting edge of electronic warfare, communications, and radar systems technologies. We are looking for qualified IT/network engineers who will transform our information systems operations and help us keep the DoD a step ahead of our adversaries.

What you’ll do: We are looking for a full-time, on-site engineer to join our team supporting our unclassified and classified systems. Your responsibilities will include information system (IS) buildout and administration, to include server/client operating systems and applications installation, update, and maintenance of existing and new classified systems using Windows 10, Windows Server 2019/2022, and Red Hat Linux system technologies. These are isolated local area network systems accredited under the DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process. You will also help ensure that the engineering tools (such as GitLab, Sonatype Nexus, etc.) and security tools (such as Splunk, Tenable Nessus, McAfee ePolicy Orchestrator, etc.) needed for development and security are installed, configured, hardened, and running smoothly on numerous systems across our lab; monitor networks and IT platforms for hardware/software failures and firmware/software updates, troubleshoot systems & apply patches, antivirus and security tool updates; maintain inventories of hardware, software, and documentation of systems.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline
• 2+ years of relevant experience
• Active SECRET security clearance or higher
• Completion of appropriate DoD 8570.01-M certification requirements for IAT Level II, system administration, such as CCNA-Sec, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, CND, SSCP certifications
• System administration experience with Windows and/or Linux (both are preferred, Red Hat is our preferred Linux distribution)
• Basic network configuration and troubleshooting
Desired Skills:
• Familiarity with designing, administering, and hardening isolated systems accredited under RMF
• Familiarity with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) checklists and SCAP scanning
• Firm understanding of OS & Systems security, encryption/hashing protocols
• Self-starter with the ability to spot potential for process improvement
• Windows/Linux integration with Active Directory and/or IPA Server, Samba/NFS File Servers, and other mixed-node services
• Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash, Puppet, Ansible)
• Administration of storage systems, backup systems and directory services
• Experience maintaining DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Nexus, Artifactory or comparable substitutes
• Knowledge and experience with Software Version Control systems: SVN, GIT, etc
• Experience with Docker
• Desire to learn about new and emerging IT technologies such as, not limited to, Virtualization, Cloud technologies, X-as-a-Service services
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY LABS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Cyber Security Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

Lockheed Martin is the leader of cyber security defense, cyber operations and sensitive data protection. We employ the world's best cyber minds from diverse fields – people who are passionate about and empowered by our customers' missions. Lockheed Martin's best-in-cyber teams are experts in thinking like the enemy – identifying adversary activity and anticipating advanced persistent threats to strengthen platform defenses, inside and out of our networks.

Our Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Full Time
  • Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel: Minimal, dependent on role

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Qualifications

What does a successful Cyber Security employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.

  • Analytical

    Advancing technologies and out of the box thinking that enable cyber operations, resulting in inventing solutions that will keep us safe today and into the future.

  • Creative

    Natural curiosity is an absolutely essential trait. Curiosity leads to continual learning which allows you to stay one step ahead of the threat.

  • Curious

    The ability to anticipate hackers’ intent and disrupt their next move is key. Seeking out new weaknesses before they become weaknesses. Proactively learning and updating systems is how we stay ahead of the threat.

  • Proactive

    We have hard problems to solve and we look for people who thrive at solving them, who can see problems from both the defensive and offensive sides.

  • Problem Solver

    Whatever you know today could be different tomorrow as security is constantly changing. Possessing strong technical skills and intellectual depth along with a willingness to continually learn from others is important to adapt to and address the Advanced Persistent Threat.

  • Technologically savvy

    The ability to analyze and disseminate threat intelligence. The ability to analyze and address the root cause, learn from the attack and anticipate the hacker’s next move.

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Quote

“Cyber is the most exciting career field! Every day, there's new cyber threat information that we leverage to shape our courses of action when identifying, assessing, developing, integrating, and continuously evaluating the effectiveness of defensive measures.”

Dr. Dawn B., Senior Fellow

Benefits

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs, funding for cyber certifications.

  • Maternity and Paternity Leave

    Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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