Cyber Systems Security Engineer Staff - Integrated Watch floor

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Staff Cyber Systems Security Engineer to support the integrated watchfloor capability in a 24×7×365 operational environment. This onsite role in Elkridge, MD serves as the operational front line, coordinating incident intake, diagnostics, escalation, and knowledge base updates while maintaining continuous coverage through rotating shifts.

The position acts as a Tier I/II Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the service provider and operational users, using a standardized ticketing system to capture, log, categorize, and prioritize incidents. Coverage is maintained via rotating 12-hour shifts scheduled daily at 0500 and 1700, aligned with a 2-week rotation.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Technologies

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

Salary: USD 135,700 - 251,900 per year. Minimum experience: 8 years.