Job ID: 689541BR
Date posted: Mar. 19, 2025

Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more - we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We're creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We're erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We're advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we're reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Lockheed Martin provides Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux based HPC services throughout the lifecycle for computational requirements, architecture, acquisition, and operations to federal government customers. Our employees embrace innovation and are committed to a culture of continuous, standards-driven process improvement and assimilation of industry best practices. The program provides key supercomputing capabilities for solving important problems in science and technology. This work involves working on cutting edge HPC technologies to ensure that scientists and engineers will be able to fully utilize modern HPC systems.

We are seeking a senior level Systems Administrator with Linux and Software Configuration Management experience to support our program at the Springfield, VA location. The successful candidate will have experience supporting Linux based users on a Multi-Level Security network. Including configuration management, build automation and release engineering.

This is a Systems Administrator role that manages Linux server infrastructure in support of the program. The role includes solving end-user computer system problems and improving performance on Linux Redhat platforms/operating systems. Candidate needs experience with tools listed below and will be supporting the software configuration management (SCM) processes. The Systems Administrator assists with resolving technical issues with applications, network connectivity and ensures security compliance of deployed systems.

This is an EARLY-MID CAREER (level 3) ROLE where candidates require 5+ years of professional experience and a BS degree or above.

Selected candidate must have a TS/SCI with poly security clearance prior to start.

Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:
• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in related discipline and a minimum of 6 years of professional level experience.
• Candidate must have Security + certification
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the Top Secret/SCI level with a poly. Requires U.S. Citizenship
• Configuration management and change management experience using tools such as Git, SVN.
• Linux Operating System knowledge, ability to solve end-user computer system problems, while working independently in a lab environment.
• Knowledge of data communications and networking
• Experienced Administration/Systems Engineer in Linux
• Experience with Linux RedHat Operating Systems, Computer Networking, and Communications Systems
• Experience with RedHat Satellite or other provisioning software.
• Understanding and experience working with identity management systems including LDAP and token-based authentication systems
• Experience with the Creation of bash scripts and ansible playbooks
Desired Skills:
• Experience with Splunk, Security Center, Nessus
• Experience with Lustre, NFS, file system
• SELinux experience: configuration and policy
• Agile process and Core Digital Transformation, knowledge of Atlassian suite (confluence, JIRA etc)
• Working with customer/user representatives
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work week
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Systems Engineering: Other
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

689541BR

TS/SCI Poly