Job ID: 692891BR Date posted: May. 06, 2025
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Systems Administrator - LINUX / Containerization

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 highly technical and customer-focused responsible for designing, developing, and deploying complex, mission-critical systems that integrate Linux, Ansible, Git, security, and automation technologies. The role requires a deep understanding of Docker, Kubernetes, and cloud-native architectures, as well as experience with containerization, orchestration, and DevOps practices. The GG System Administrator must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts into business value propositions. This role is more independent rather than being on a team of SAs. The primary functions of this position include:

Linux Distribution Knowledge:
● Proficient in Linux distributions such as RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, and Debian
● In-depth understanding of Linux kernel, file systems, and networking

System Administration:
● User and group management
● File system management (partitioning, LVM, etc.)
● Network configuration and management (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, etc.)
● System security and hardening
● Performance monitoring and tuning
● DevOps Principles (GitOps/Builds/Pipelines) Familiarity
● PKI/Certificate Management Familiarity
● STE/STN Tool Management/Troubleshooting Familiarity

Ansible Scripting:
● Proficient in Ansible playbook development and execution
● Understanding of Ansible modules, roles, and templates
● Experience with Ansible Tower or AWX

Git Version Control:
● Proficient in Git command-line interface and Git workflow
● Understanding of Git repository management, branching, and merging

Automation and Scripting:
● Proficient in scripting languages such as Bash, Python, or Perl
● Experience with automation tools such as SaltStack, Puppet, or Chef

Docker:
● Understanding of Docker containerization and orchestration and experience with Docker image creation, deployment, and management
● Knowledge of Docker networking, volumes, and storage

Kubernetes:
● Understanding of Kubernetes architecture and components (e.g., Pods, Replication Controllers, Services) and experience with Kubernetes deployment, scaling, and management
● Knowledge of Kubernetes networking, storage, and security



WHO WE ARE

The program performs the analysis, design, development, integration, test and deployment, securing, modernization, and operations and maintenance (O&M) and decommissioning activities 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 package.
Basic Qualifications:
● Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 15 years or more of professional experience. 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 3.

● Willing to travel approximately 10%

***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 and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Washington or Washington DC is $117,200 - $206,770. 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