Systems Engineer-IT Asc - E1

Standard Job Description

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

The Space Security Division within Lockheed Martin Space’s Mission Solutions business area is seeking a talented and dedicated Systems Engineer-IT Asc. to become a member of an Agile team focused on IT Infrastructure (Systems Administration, Networking, & Hardware) in the Charlie Program Area.

Are you a Systems Admin looking for something different? In this role you will:

• Have access to growth opportunities where you can make a difference to a very important mission.

• Join one of the Charlie portfolio's Agile (scrum) Systems Admin teams.

• Be involved in Windows or Linux system administration

• Using scripts to automate server administration and deployment

• Complete system patching

• Support user interactions

• Design new capabilities

• Maintain networks and data storage to ensure maximum up-time for development and operations

• Demonstrate your great work ethic, communication skills, creativity and problem-solving skills to make a lasting difference.

Selected candidate must be a US Citizen. This position requires a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

The information below reflects the standard job description for this position:​

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems, and information technology related responsibilities including design, development, and analysis of computer systems or programs based on and related to user or system design specifications; applying systems analysis techniques and procedures, including consulting with users to determine hardware, software, or system functional specifications. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that do not perform IT responsibilities, use E146, Systems Engineer.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, acceptable degree programs will include science and technology related programs such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics etc., or equivalent experience

• Currently hold an active DOD 8570 certificate (Security+, etc.)

• Currently hold an active Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain an SCI security clearance

• 1+ years of experience with IT administration

• Expereince with Windows and/or Linux Server administration

• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory and Group Policy.

Desired Skills

• Open to opportunities to occasionally travel

• Experience with managing RHEL 9, Windows 11 and Server 2022, and network equipment

• Experience with Cyber Security concepts and tools

• Experience with IT system security hardening

• Experience managing hypervisors such as RedHat OpenStack, Hyper-V, or VMWare

• Scripting with bash, PowerShell, python, etc.

• Automate IT tasks using tools such as Ansible or Terraform.

• Seeks opportunities to take ownership of solving complex problems

• Proficiency in System architecture and design

• Proficient in AI prompting as it applies to this position and practice