Description:As we enter a new era of Strategic Weapon Systems, Lockheed Martin is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing men and women are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every single day we use our unique skills, talents and experiences to design and build solutions to some of the world’s hardest engineering problems. Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to envision the impossible, perform with excellence and build incredible products? We provide the resources, inspiration and focus—if you have the passion and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
Bring your experience and passion for engineering to Lockheed Martin, and build the systems which support our nation's defense systems. At Lockheed Martin Space, we are building the future of space operations by delivering secure, resilient, and automated software solutions. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be a key contributor to mission systems that strengthen space domain awareness and satellite resiliency. You’ll apply modern DevSecOps practices to ensure our platforms are secure, scalable, and optimized for rapid delivery.
What does this role look like?
• Architect, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to enable rapid, secure software delivery.
• Automate deployment and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Packer, or AWS CloudFormation.
• Orchestrate and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes, Helm, and Docker/Containerd.
• Implement GitOps practices and collaborate through GitLab/Git workflows.
• Integrate security into every phase of development, ensuring compliance with DoD and cybersecurity standards.
• Partner with software engineers, systems engineers, and cybersecurity teams to deliver end-to-end mission capabilities.
• Apply monitoring, logging, and optimization techniques to increase reliability, scalability, and security of mission software systems.
Important Notes
• Candidates may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Applying to this Expression of Interest opportunity introduces you to Lockheed Martin's job opportunities and promotes you to managers who are interested in hiring for multiple roles.
• You can’t and will not be hired on this requisition. Actual job responsibilities, levels, and locations will vary based on actual hiring job postings.
Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field (or equivalent experience).
• Final Top Secret clearance required prior to start, with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
• Active Security+ or CISSP certification (DoD 8140 compliant).
• Hands-on experience with one or more of the following:
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Ansible, Terraform, Packer, AWS CloudFormation
- Kubernetes and containerization (Docker, Containerd)
- Helm for package management
- GitLab/Git for source control and collaboration
- CI/CD pipeline automation (GitLab, ArgoCD, Jenkins, or equivalent)
- GitOps practices
• Experience working in Agile development environments (JIRA, Confluence).
Desired Skills:• Active TS/SCI clearance.
• Experience as a technical lead in DevSecOps environments (architecture, research, standards, or project leadership).
• Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) experience, including automation, incident response, monitoring, and performance optimization.
• Strong background in Linux system administration and shell scripting (bash).
• Familiarity with space domain operations and mission system software.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to partner across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems in fast-paced, mission-driven environments.
• Strong time management skills with a track record of on-time project delivery.
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 KnowExpression 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
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
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: RF Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
