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Systems Administrator Staff

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

Job Responsibilities

Job ID: 729525BR Date posted: Jun. 03, 2026
Description:What We’re Doing:

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence.

The Work:
Systems Administrator to support the Combat Rescue Helicopter contract. This positive will be located at Kirtland AFB, NM. The selected candidate must be a self-starter able to work independently and in a team environment. The selected candidate will responsible for the following:
• Administer and maintain Windows and/or Linux-based simulator systems and servers
• Monitor system performance, availability, and integrity across simulator devices
• Perform system patching, updates, and configuration changes in accordance with operational schedules
• Troubleshoot and resolve hardware, software, and network issues impacting simulator performance
• Support integration and operation of simulator subsystems (e.g., I/O, visuals, motion, avionics interfaces)
• Maintain and troubleshoot RAID systems, storage solutions, and backups
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and system access in compliance with security requirements
• Ensure systems meet cybersecurity standards, including STIG compliance and vulnerability remediation
• Document system configurations, maintenance actions, and discrepancies in official logs and tracking systems
• Coordinate with engineering, network, and field service teams to resolve complex issues
• Support pre-mission checks and ensure systems are ready for scheduled training events
• Work alongside the CRH Maintenance Team to resolve system related issues
• Hands-on work with hardware, server racks, and simulator components
• On-site support of simulator systems in a secure facility
• Shift work, on-call support, or extended hours during critical operations
Travel required
US Citizenship is required.

Who we are:
Our customers are world-wide and so is our reputation for creating innovative solutions with the latest technologies. Our products keep our customers safe and bring them home to their families at night. We provide the resources, inspiration, and focus - if you have the resourcefulness and perseverance to work hard, then we want to create a better tomorrow with you.

Why Join Us:

Our team is dedicated to supporting new members. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and we're building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and mentorship.

We care about your career growth and strive to assign projects based on what will help each team member develop into a better-rounded engineer and enable them to take on more complex tasks in the future.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5–10+ years of system administration experience
• Experience with Windows Server and/or Linux operating systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and networking domains
• Experience with virtualization technologies (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V)
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, VLANs, routing, switching)
• Experience with RAID configurations, system backups, and recovery procedures
• Familiarity with cybersecurity practices, including STIGs and system hardening
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a mission-critical environment
• Active Secret clearance
• Active Security+ Certification
Desired Skills:
• Prior experience supporting flight simulators or training devices
• Experience in DoD or aviation environments
• Familiarity with real-time or low-latency systems
• Experience with simulator I/O systems and hardware/software integration
• Knowledge of configuration management and change control processes
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: Non- standard 40 hour work week as assigned by leader
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: No
Career Area: Technicians
Type: Full-Time
Shift: Multiple shifts available
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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

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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.

  • 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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