Dev Sec Ops Engineer

Job ID: 704258BR Date posted: Sep. 04, 2025 Program: Event REQ
Description:As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

Bring your experience and passion for engineering to Lockheed Martin, and build the systems which support our nation's defense systems.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we are building the future of space operations by delivering secure, resilient, and automated software solutions. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be a key contributor to mission systems that strengthen space domain awareness and satellite resiliency. You’ll apply modern DevSecOps practices to ensure our platforms are secure, scalable, and optimized for rapid delivery.

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What does this role look like?

• Generate and simulate operational-level plans to explore innovative ways of defending assets in contested space.

• Optimize terrestrial and space-based sensors to provide comprehensive situational awareness.

• Strategically model and maneuver constellations of satellites to meet evolving mission priorities.

• Contribute to both front-end and back-end development using Java and JavaScript.

• Develop automated testing frameworks to ensure quality across unit, service-level, and end-to-end tests.

• Leverage GitLab, Kubernetes, Helm, and CI/CD pipelines in an automation-first environment where “everything is code.”

You’ll work closely with a collaborative team of engineers, applying modern DevSecOps practices to deliver secure, reliable, and cutting-edge mission software.

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Important Notes

• Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

• Applying to this Expression of Interest opportunity introduces you to Lockheed Martin's job opportunities and promotes you to managers who are interested in hiring for multiple roles.

• You can’t and will not be hired on this requisition. Actual job responsibilities, levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

• U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance (SCI eligibility required).

• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, Containerd) in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, or OpenShift).

• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Packer.

• Experience working in Agile development environments with tools like JIRA and Confluence.

• Proficiency with CI/CD tools and pipelines (GitLab, ArgoCD, automated build and deployment).

• Development experience with Java or Python.
Desired Skills:
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

• Recent experience as a technical lead, contributing to architecture, research, and code quality standards.

• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) background, including automation, monitoring, incident response, and system optimization.

• Experience with Linux development and shell scripting (e.g., bash).

• Familiarity with space domain operations and mission system concepts.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams.

• Demonstrated critical thinking, problem-solving, and time management skills in fast-paced environments.
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $93,200 - $164,450. 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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First