Cyber Software Engineer
Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Responsibilities
Description:
What We’re Doing
We’re advancing the cybersecurity posture of the F-35 Pilot Training Devices (PTD) — critical systems that ensure pilots are prepared for mission success. Our cyber team protects the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of these networked systems, embedding security throughout the DevOps lifecycle using the Department of Defense (DoD) Risk Management Framework (RMF).
The Work
As a Cyber Software Engineer, you’ll drive secure development and continuous monitoring across PTD systems. You’ll apply automation to compliance and remediation, and champion the integration of cybersecurity into every development phase.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage system integrity, availability, and cyber compliance for PTD hardware, firmware, and software.
- Maintain and update RMF documentation (e.g. System Security Plan, Plan of Action & Milestones, Security Assessment Report).
- Execute RMF steps — implement, assess, authorize, and monitor security controls.
- Automate compliance checks and remediation using scripting (Python, PowerShell, Bash) and tools such as OpenSCAP, Tenable, and Qualys.
- Integrate security gates into CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins and GitLab CI) and perform vulnerability testing (SAST and DAST).
- Review Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) and Software Assurance and Engineering Reports (SAER).
- Utilize Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform, Ansible) to build secure, hardened environments across container platforms (e.g.Docker, Kubernetes).
- Collaborate across systems engineering, test, configuration management, and program management teams to align on security goals.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies and provide technical briefings to leadership and stakeholders.
Who We Are
We’re a multidisciplinary cyber engineering team within the F-35 Pilot Training Devices integrated product team (IPT), uniting experts in software, systems, and security engineering. Our mission is to deliver resilient, compliant, and high-performing systems that support the world’s most advanced fighter training environment. We value innovation, collaboration, and the pursuit of continuous improvement through digital transformation (1LMX) practices.
Who You Are
You’re a hands-on cybersecurity professional and problem-solver who thrives in Agile environments. You’re passionate about automation, DevSecOps, and integrating security into complex system lifecycles. You bring strong technical expertise and a proactive mindset to every challenge.
Why Join Us
Join a mission-driven team safeguarding the systems that prepare F-35 pilots for success. You’ll work at the cutting edge of cybersecurity and automation, in an environment that values learning, collaboration, and technical excellence. Your contributions will have real-world impact — protecting critical defense training capabilities and shaping the future of secure DevOps within aerospace and defense.
Basic Qualifications:
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g. Python, PowerShell, Bash) for compliance automation and remediation.
- Experience with vulnerability scanning and frameworks (e.g. OpenSCAP, Nessus, STIGs, CIS Benchmarks).
- Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI) and security testing integration.
- Experience in Infrastructure as Code (e.g. Terraform and Ansible) and container security.
- Knowledge of Agile/DevSecOps tools and workflows (e.g. JIRA, Confluence, Git).
- Active or ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance at the Secret level.
Desired Skills:
- Experience implementing, assessing, and maintaining RMF processes in accordance with DoD, NIST, or other federal guidelines.
- Knowledge of hypervisors such as VMware vSphere/ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, and open-source.
- Hands on proficiency with modern AI/ML platforms (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch, Azure AI, AWS SageMaker, OpenAI APIs).
- Demonstrated ability to integrate AI solutions into business workflows and conduct model evaluation.
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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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.
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: Cyber Security
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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
Qualifications
What does a successful Cyber Security employee at Lockheed Martin look like?
Check out the info below to see if you have what it takes.
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Analytical
Advancing technologies and out of the box thinking that enable cyber operations, resulting in inventing solutions that will keep us safe today and into the future.
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Creative
Natural curiosity is an absolutely essential trait. Curiosity leads to continual learning which allows you to stay one step ahead of the threat.
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Curious
The ability to anticipate hackers’ intent and disrupt their next move is key. Seeking out new weaknesses before they become weaknesses. Proactively learning and updating systems is how we stay ahead of the threat.
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Proactive
We have hard problems to solve and we look for people who thrive at solving them, who can see problems from both the defensive and offensive sides.
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Problem Solver
Whatever you know today could be different tomorrow as security is constantly changing. Possessing strong technical skills and intellectual depth along with a willingness to continually learn from others is important to adapt to and address the Advanced Persistent Threat.
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Technologically savvy
The ability to analyze and disseminate threat intelligence. The ability to analyze and address the root cause, learn from the attack and anticipate the hacker’s next move.
Quote
“Cyber is the most exciting career field! Every day, there's new cyber threat information that we leverage to shape our courses of action when identifying, assessing, developing, integrating, and continuously evaluating the effectiveness of defensive measures.”
Dr. Dawn B., Senior Fellow
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs, funding for cyber certifications.
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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.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.