Cyber Systems Security Engineer-Level 4

Job ID: 725335BR Date posted: Apr. 30, 2026
Description:This is an Individual Contributor position for the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Cyber Resilience Engineering (CRE) Team Engineer. The Integrated Fighter Group is comprised of F-22, F-16, T-50 platforms. This position resides in the Combat Systems organization. This position reports to the IFG CRE Manager.
The Cybersecurity Engineer will support/coordinate the execution of a range of cyber risk analysis and security assessment methods; be able to comprehend and support customer composition of Security Classification Guide (SCG) guidance, implement patches and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to address cyber vulnerabilities, feature changes, or obsolescence; develop documentation for specific installations and configurations necessary to obtain Authorizations to Operation (ATOs) in support of program schedules; and contribute to and implement Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to mitigate open cyber risks.

The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with a range of audiences, technical and non-technical, and will function effectively on the IFG CRE engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of contract goals, itemized planning of tasks, and prioritization of tasks that drives the efficient execution of objectives.

Successful candidate in this role will be expected to:
• Work with a cross functional team to plan, design, develop, test, and validate cyber solutions throughout their life cycle.
• Perform cyber risk activities such as threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and evaluating mitigation options.
• Identify and address supply chain security concerns.
• Analyze design constraints and trade offs, and contribute to detailed system and security designs for cyber related parts of a program.
• Collaborate with cyber and system architects and developers to oversee solution development.
• Test hardware and/or software for cybersecurity compliance, ensuring they meet specified requirements.
• Apply standard cybersecurity processes, methods, tools, and best practices consistently across projects.
• Carry out Assessment and Authorization (A&A) tasks as required by the customer.

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.

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Basic Qualifications:
- B.S. degree in Cybersecurity, Cyber Security Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Security, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or Systems Engineering
- Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and security requirement implementation
- Experience with Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 controls. Specifically related to Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG)
- Experience reviewing and evaluating Basis of Estimates for technical accuracy and completeness across the Cyber Engineering, Design, Crypto and TEMPTEST teams
- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
- Experience with full software development life cycle, and system engineering process
- Final Secret Clearance to start with the ability to obtain program’s clearance
Desired Skills:
- Experience working in an aerospace design environment (e.g. F-22 Program) with exposure to DoD customers and their accrediting authorities.
- Extensive experience developing and maintaining core RMF/JSIG security documentation artifacts for A&A Packages including Security Control Traceability Matrix (SCTM), System Security Plan (SSP) and/or Information Assurance Standard Operating Procedures (IA SOP), Plan of Action & Milestones (POA&M), and Risk Assessment Report (RAR)
- Experience with creating and presenting technical information to customers
- Strong analytical and organizational skills with excellent communication skills (written and verbal communications) and have the ability to work in a dynamic work environment
- Experience in adopting agile and DevSecOps principles to increase speed and improve value delivery
- Experience developing and executing schedules; defining and linking internal and external dependencies; connecting applicable predecessors and successors; developing project plans and roadmaps
- Experience analyzing, decomposing, and allocating security controls into executable security requirements at the system, sub-system and component level
- Experience developing security architecture representations (e.g. Accreditation Boundaries, Physical Diagrams, Logical Diagrams, Functional Diagrams), system design modeling (UML, SysML, Rhapsody, Cameo), as well as requirements management
- Knowledge of earned value (EVMS)
- DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification (Security+ certification or higher)
- Ability to travel as required
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years
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 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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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First