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DevOps Engineer Sr

Herndon, Virginia

Herndon, Virginia

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 731333BR Date posted: Jun. 03, 2026
Description:At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

In this role you will:
- Work on an innovative team to provide bug fixes, enhancements, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) improvements to applications to meet operational requirements.
- Develop and modify application source code, in response to new requirements and requests for change.
- Develop and deploy software, including in cloud environments.
- Integrate externally developed code into core libraries.
- Install and configure application software.
- Evaluate third party vendors and software partners
- Maintain design of software libraries, including the definition of module APIs, code organization, and compliance in coding standards.
- Work with the configuration manager to ensure the integration of externally developed software into core software libraries
- Assisting the Sponsor in developing specific standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality release or release readiness
- Conduct testing at all levels of the software development life cycle, to include regression testing, and adhere to strict testing procedures
Basic Qualifications:
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience working with a Linux operating system and bash shell scripts.
- Demonstrated experience with Kubernetes
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with Python or Java software development.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with COTS integration.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience in a virtualized infrastructure (e.g., VMware, AWS, Azure, Proxmox, Google Cloud Platform).
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with tools and technologies such as Ansible, Jenkins, CloudFormation, Containerization.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience working with PKI certificates, encryption protocols, SSL/TLS.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with data exchange formats including JSON and XML.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience preparing required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience communicating with both technical and non-technical individuals and working on a team.
- Good understanding of data transfer protocols like FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, QUIC
Desired Skills:
Demonstrated on-the-job experience with external authentication methods (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory).
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with data encryption within a secure environment.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with JIRA, GetLab.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with configuring and developing in an AWS, Azure or other cloud environment.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience with SQL
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience using Agile software development methodologies and participation on an Agile software or systems engineering team.
- Demonstrated on-the-job experience building application workflows with Apache ActiveMQ


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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
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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

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Qualifications

See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.

  • 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.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • 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.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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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