Description:Are you passionate about cybersecurity, automation, and risk governance? Lockheed Martin recognizes the challenges we face today and the need to embrace the convergence of these disciplines to transform ourselves for tomorrow. This transformation will enable Lockheed Martin to provide more autonomous and continuous cyber support for our classified environments. The Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) Classified Cyber Security organization is seeking a Classified Cyber Security professional to deliver automated, sustainable, and consistent cyber products and services for the RMS Line of Business, which will enable the delivery of 21st-century security services to our classified programs.

The Classified Cyber Security Associate Manager/Alternate Information Systems Security Manager (AISSM) will provide decisive leadership for a team of cyber security professionals to secure and field specialized tools that support the governance, risk management, and compliance of classified systems and infrastructure. In this role, the incumbent will oversee information‑assurance activities that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified assets, drive advanced risk‑governance operations, and implement proactive, automation‑enabled security methodologies for classified programs. A deep understanding of development and security controls, combined with a strong focus on training, mentorship, and compliance enforcement, will ensure the team consistently delivers robust, resilient cybersecurity solutions.

Must be a U.S. citizen
Minimum Final Secret security clearance required

Key Responsibilities
• Attracting, retaining, and developing cyber talent to ensure a skilled and effective classified cyber security team.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in cybersecurity.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, testing, and monitoring of classified cyber-security measures.
• Assess and mitigate classified system security threats and risks throughout the program life cycle.
• Oversee the validation of classified system security requirements, leading teams to ensure accurate and comprehensive assessments.
• Direct the development and maintenance of technical system security documentation, leading teams to produce high-quality and compliant documents.
• Proven experience in executing security hardening on Windows and RHEL operating systems, based on approved DISA STIGs.
• Demonstrated experience in implementing NIST SP 800-53 security controls to ensure compliance with industry standards (Windows, Linux, Network, etc).
• Coordinate activities with the Information System Security Manager (ISSM) to ensure systems are secure and compliant.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrable expertise motivating, influencing, and managing cybersecurity personnel.
• Provable experience at SME level with authorization package submission tools (e.g., eMASS) that leads to successful Authorizations to Operate (ATO) and Authority to Connect (ATC).
• Proven ability to drive the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process, collaborate with government authorities (e.g., DCSA) for approvals, and conduct risk and vulnerability assessments in accordance with the DCSA Assessment & Authorization Guide (DAAG) and the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
• Demonstrated capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic, high tempo environment.
• Proven competency implementing information assurance and cybersecurity standards, directives, and policies (e.g., NIST) within classified, risk based frameworks.
Desired Skills:
• DoD 8140/8570 IAT/M or IASAE Level-III Certification, such as: CISM, CISSP, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSEP, or CCISO.
• Experience leading teams in a hybrid work environment.
• Develop and implement a comprehensive information system security strategy, ensuring that all components and processes are properly secured, compliant with regulatory requirements, and aligned with organizational objectives.
• Demonstratable experience conducting internal and external customer assessments, including:
o Identifying areas for improvement
o Providing recommendations for remediation
o Developing and implementing corrective action plans
• Proven ability to evaluate proposed changes or additions to the information system, including:
o Assessing their security relevance
o Providing advisory support to the ISSM
o Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and standards
• Proven experience implementing new and complex technologies at an enterprise level, including:
o Ensuring seamless integration with existing systems
o Minimizing disruption to operations
o Providing training and support to users
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 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: Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
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, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $113,900 - $200,905. 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.
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Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First

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