Cyber Software Engineer Associate Manager

Job ID: 692490BR Date posted: Apr. 30, 2025
Description:Your Mission:
As an integral part of Lockheed Martin’s Computer Incident Response Team (LM-CIRT), you will work in the Advanced Concepts and IT Mission Area within our Corporate information Security (CIS) division. You will have responsibility leading a team that is focused on developing capabilities and maintaining infrastructure used to defend the enterprise against network intrusion activity originating from criminal and nation state adversaries. You will focus on leading the development, architecture, and sustainment of these capabilities.
You will lead a dispersed team of software engineers, architects, and administrators with the mission of defending the enterprise’s computing assets. Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, security, and advanced technologies company with global interests. As the world’s largest defense contractor, our computing environment stretches to every continent and houses cutting edge intellectual property.

The ideal candidate for this position has proven experience working in highly effective dispersed teams, is an advanced leader in the cyber security realm, is proficient in cyber architecture, software engineering and has a passion for innovation and collaboration. The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:

· Leading a team of software engineers, focused on developing cutting edge tools for cyber intelligence analysts
· Making strategic decisions on cyber architecture; managing our grid of enterprise network sensors.
· Developing a cohesive strategy for the utilization of machine learning and artificial intelligence.
· Managing and maintaining requirements for enterprise level solutions.
· Managing budget for hardware and software procurements.
Basic Qualifications:
· US Citizenship and Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
· 10 to 15 years of experience in software engineering, system architecture, or related field
· Excellent technical knowledge of large-scale computer network environments
· Deep understanding of network protocols and concepts
· Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C/C++, and scripting languages
· Knowledge of cloud architectures
· Experience with agile development methodologies
· Strong decision-making skills under pressure
· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with cross-functional teams
· Conflict resolution and performance management skills
Desired Skills:
· Familiarity with containerization and security orchestration, automation, and response (SOAR)
· Experience with large scale log collection and processing systems
· Deep understanding of network based sensors
· Familiarity with endpoint security solutions
· Knowledge of SIEM (Security Information and Event Management) tools
· Awareness of current cyber threats and attack vectors
Experience implementing and maintaining security monitoring tools and 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: 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
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 $118,700 - $209,300. 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: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First