Description:Lockheed Martin, a global leader in secure communications and advanced defense technology, is seeking a Systems Engineer / Lab Administrator to join our team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to mission-critical projects supporting national defense, including military satellite communications (SATCOM) systems such as Advanced Extremely High Frequency (AEHF).
In this position, you will serve as the Lab Administrator and collaborate with an Agile development team to test and ensure the security, resilience, and high performance of software products. Your responsibilities will include managing lab resources, supporting automated testing efforts, and ensuring test environment stability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee system administration for Valley Forge Test Berth (Test Laboratory).
- Act as COMSEC Custodian for the program.
- Perform PKMA CPSO functions for KTE systems.
- Maintain security posture and access control for the test berth.
- Manage assets allocated to the test environment.
- Serve as the primary contact for test berth status and issue reporting.
- Support the execution of automated tests to validate software quality and security.
Basic Qualifications:- Experience with Windows System Administration, including troubleshooting, configuration, and maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment with cross-functional collaboration.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies, including participation in sprints and collaboration with product teams
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Desired Skills:- Bachelor’s degree in a related field, with 2 years of professional experience, or a Master's degree with no professional experience, or equivalent experience/education.
- Security+ Certification.
- Experience with Linux system administration.
- COMSEC system administration experience.
- Familiarity with DCSA auditing processes.
- Experience supporting the execution of test plans and managing test environments.
- Proficiency in automated testing tools (e.g., Cypress or similar frameworks)
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top Secret
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Software
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First