Windows & Linux Systems Administrator Staff
Fort Meade, Maryland
Fort Meade, Maryland
Job Responsibilities
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WHAT WE'RE DOING:
Lockheed Martin, Cyber & Intelligence invites you to step up to one of today’s most daunting challenges: the evolving threat of cyber warfare. As a cyber security professional at Lockheed Martin, you’ll protect the networks that our citizens and the world depend upon each minute. Here, you’ll work with cybersecurity experts on the forefront of threat protection and proactive prevention. In this fast-paced, real-world environment, you’ll draw on all your education and experience as well as the resources of Lockheed Martin to keep the threats at bay.
THE WORK:
The GG System Administrator is a senior level role that blends enterprise system administration (Linux & Windows) with full cycle network engineering, including design, deployment, and support of Arista as well as other vendor platforms. The incumbent will drive automation, security, and DevOps best practices while delivering resilient, high performance infrastructure for mission critical workload
System Administration:
• Install, configure, and maintain RHEL/CentOS/Ubuntu/Debian servers and Windows Server 2016/2019/2022 instances.
• Manage users, groups, Active Directory, and local security principals.
• Provision and manage storage (partitioning, LVM, RAID, SMB/NFS shares).
• Perform system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation in accordance with DoD STIG/CIS baselines.
• Monitor performance, tune kernel/OS parameters, and troubleshoot services.
Automation and Scripting:
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles to automate both Linux and Windows workloads (use of WinRM modules).
• Write Bash, PowerShell, and Python scripts for routine tasks, incident response, and reporting.
• Operate Ansible Tower/AWX for job scheduling, credential management, and audit trails.
• Integrate Git version control workflows for infrastructure as code (IaC).
Network Engineering:
• Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise L2/L3 networks (VLANs, routing protocols, QoS, DHCP, DNS).
• Arista Specific: Configure Arista EOS switches, leverage CloudVision for centralized provisioning, and automate via eAPI/Ansible modules.
• Conduct capacity planning, high availability design, and performance tuning (BGP, OSPF, EVPN, VXLAN).
• Implement security controls (ACLs, RADIUS/TACACS+, 802.1X, MACsec) and ensure compliance with DoD requirements.
Security & Compliance
• Enforce DoD 8570 IAT 2 standards; apply DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks across hosts and network devices.
• Manage secrets, certificates, and role based access controls (RBAC) for both servers and switches.
• Perform regular audits, vulnerability scans, and remediation tracking.
Collaboration & Communication
• Translate technical concepts into clear business value for stakeholders.
• Provide Tier 3 support and knowledge transfer to Tier 1/2 service teams.
• Document designs, runbooks, and SOPs in Confluence/SharePoint and maintain configuration libraries in Git.
WHO WE ARE:
The program drives bold analysis, visionary design, relentless development, seamless integration, rigorous testing and swift deployment, iron‑clad securing, cutting‑edge modernization, and steadfast operations‑and‑maintenance (O&M) through to decisive decommissioning of RF and optical capabilities.
WHY JOIN US:
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s competitive and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
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Basic Qualifications:
● Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with ten (10) years or more of professional experience. An additional five (5) years of experience can be substituted for a degree. Considered an expert, authority in discipline.
● DOD 8570 certification to meet IAT Level 2 requirements
●Possess all capabilities as defined by the GG Statement of work (SOW) Appendix B for the USG standard SA labor category level X.
***You must possess the requisite security clearance and polygraphs to apply to this position***
Desired Skills:
Container Orchestration:
● Experience with container orchestration tools such as Docker Swarm, Kubernetes, or Apache Mesos
● Understanding of container networking, service discovery, and load balancing
Cloud Native Technologies:
Familiarity with cloud-native technologies such as cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), container registries (Docker Hub, Google Container Registry), and cloud-based logging and monitoring tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus)
Monitoring and Logging:
● Experience with monitoring tools such as Nagios, Prometheus, or Grafana
● Knowledge of logging tools such as ELK Stack, Splunk, or Logstash
CI/CD Pipelines:
● Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI
● Understanding of pipeline automation, testing, and deployment
Networking and Storage:
● Experience with networking protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP) and storage solutions (e.g., SAN, NAS, Ceph)
Desired Certifications:
RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer)
RHCSA (Red Hat Certified System Administrator)
LFCS (Linux Foundation Certified System Administrator)
CKAD (Certified Kubernetes Application Developer)
CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator)
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly SP
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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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 $99,700 - $175,835. 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.
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.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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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.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.