Cyber Software Engineer
Littleton, Colorado
Responsibilities
Description:What We're Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we unite individuals driven by purposeful innovation to keep people safe and tackle the world’s most complex challenges. Our team consists of the brightest minds in the industry, working together to advance technology and protect critical systems. We foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and corporate responsibility, making Lockheed Martin a place where innovation thrives.
The Work
Lockheed Martin Rotary & Mission Systems is seeking a Cyber Software Engineer to join our team full-time. In this role, you will contribute to the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions that safeguard our systems and networks.
Key responsibilities include:
Developing and integrating custom scripts to protect critical systems.
Writing, testing, and deploying secure code that aligns with cybersecurity best practices.
Collaborating with security engineers to implement Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and system hardening measures.
Performing vulnerability scanning and addressing findings using tools like Automated Compliance Analysis System (ACAS).
Developing program accreditation artifacts to support regulatory compliance.
Troubleshooting and resolving software vulnerabilities to maintain system integrity.
Please note:
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD government security clearance at the TS/SCI level.
This position requires the ability to travel up to 10%.
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a leader in aerospace, defense, and advanced technology solutions. Our team is committed to pushing technological boundaries while fostering a workplace that supports career development and work-life balance. We empower our employees to collaborate, innovate, and contribute to projects that impact global security.
Who You Are
You are a proficient software engineer with a passion for cybersecurity. You possess a solid foundation in software development lifecycle practices, secure coding standards, and network security principles. Your problem-solving skills and attention to detail allow you to develop robust and secure applications in dynamic environments.
Key qualifications:
Experience with software development and scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, or similar).
Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and secure coding techniques.
Familiarity with STIGs, ACAS, and other security compliance tools.
Ability to work effectively in collaborative, high-security environments.
Strong analytical skills for identifying and addressing software vulnerabilities.
Willingness to work at a facility requiring special access.
Why Join Us
At Lockheed Martin, your mission is ours.
We provide:
Flexible schedules and remote work options to support work-life balance. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits to help you thrive. Career development programs and continuous learning opportunities. A collaborative culture that empowers employees to innovate and lead.
Join us and become part of a team that’s shaping the future of cybersecurity. Together, we are building a safer world.
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Basic Qualifications:
• 9+ years related professional experience.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• U.S. Citizenship/Current Active TS/SCI security clearance.
• Experience with software development and scripting languages (Python, JavaScript, Bash/Script, PowerShell, or similar).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and secure coding techniques such as Python, Bash/Shell, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with STIGs, ACAS, and other security compliance tools.
• Willingness to work at a facility requiring special access.
Desired Skills:
• B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Master's Degree and 7+ years relevant experience
• Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) scanning experience
• Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) testing
• Full software life-cycle development
• Effective implementation of STIGS into Windows, Linux, VMware, and Networks, and Applications.
• Strong understanding of the contents of Windows Event logs and Audit logs.
• Coding for custom script development, use, and maintenance - currently using PowerShell but will be adding Shell Scripts (Linux) and YAML (Ansible).
• Clear understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and its associated security controls. Candidate should be able to speak to each and every control and how to best implement it within a given environment.
• Network security principles (end-to-end encryption, VLANs, intrusion detection and prevention, and SIEM)
• Ability to work with multi-disciplined teams
• Ability to work effectively in collaborative, high-security environments.
• Strong analytical skills for identifying and addressing software vulnerabilities.
• Ability to problem solve and work independently
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI
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: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security Engineering
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.