Cyber Systems Security Engineer Senior Staff (Integrated Watch floor)

Lockheed Martin is hiring a Senior Staff Cyber Systems Security Engineer to provide Tier I / II watchfloor support in a 24×7×365 Integrated Watch environment onsite in Elkridge, MD.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier I / II support for the integrated watchfloor capability in a 24×7×365 operating environment.
• Serve as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the service provider and operational users.
• Capture, log, categorize, and prioritize incidents using a standardized ticketing system.
• Cover the watch floor as Tier I / II support when coverage is not handled elsewhere.
• Perform initial diagnosis using established knowledge bases and incident models.
• Attempt first-contact resolution for common issues, including password resets, account access, basic navigation, and known errors.
• Escalate unresolved incidents through established functional escalation procedures.
• Maintain incident status communication with users throughout the resolution lifecycle.
• Document troubleshooting steps and resolution actions to build and expand the knowledge base.
• Provide rotating 12-hour shift coverage (0500 and 1700 daily), aligned to 2-week rotation schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 12 years experience in one or more of the following: software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and DevSecOps.
• 4 years relevant experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years experience can be substituted with an MS in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Recent experience within the last 3 years in:
  • Kubernetes
  • Cluster orchestration
  • Containerization
• Current US Security Clearance with Polygraph within the last 7 years.
• IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliance ( Security+ ).

Technologies

• Linux
• Kubernetes
• Containerization
• Docker
• Python
• Bash
• Cloud deployments
• DevSecOps
• RHEL / CentOS
• Security+
• CCNA

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

Desired Skills

• Linux system administration (e.g., RHEL / CentOS) and scripting with Python / Bash.
• Experience with Docker; hands on work with Kubernetes and cluster orchestration within the last 3 years.
• Cloud deployment experience and familiarity with security-focused DevOps practices.
• 24 × 7 call in support for operational system critical discrepancies.
• Ability to develop clear technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Ticketing & incident management systems experience.
• Experience assisting government engineers with standards creation, updates, and database management.
• SIGINT data handling & classification requirements.
• CCNA

Pay Information

• Full-Time Salary Range: $166,900 - $309,900 per year
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position.
• Washington state applicants only:
  • Non-represented full-time employees: at least 10 hours per month PTO for incidental absences and other reasons; 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.

Referral and Sign-On

• External Referral Program: submit a referral; if the referral is hired, you receive a $3,000 payment.
• Sign-on bonus: you may be eligible for up to a $25,000 sign-on bonus to join the team.