SR Cyber Systems Security Eng.- Patching (Group Policy Object)
Colorado Springs, Colorado & Additional Locations
Colorado Springs, Colorado; Huntsville, Alabama
Responsibilities
Description:What We're Doing
Our team, the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) team at Lockheed Martin, is dedicated to engineering, developing, and integrating new capabilities for the Missile Defense System that protects the United States and its allies. While we are part of a large organization, we operate within smaller, agile teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Our responsibilities include Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, Automated Testing, Cyber Security, and enhancing critical missile defense technologies.
The Work
In this critical role, you will play a key part in ensuring the security and integrity of the C2BMC system. Your responsibilities will include:
• Collaborating with Stakeholders: Working closely with stakeholders to understand specific security requirements and developing Group Policy Objects (GPOs) to enforce these requirements on the C2BMC system.
• Vulnerability Management: Focusing on vulnerability management, including analysis and remediation of Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVMs), Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs), Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), Vendor Patches, and STIG configurations.
• GPO Release Management: Developing and overseeing GPO releases delivered to the Warfighter on a regular cadence, ensuring timely and effective implementation of security updates.
• Cyber Release Development and Implementation: Assisting in the development and implementation of Cyber Releases in the National Team labs, C2BMC Test Facility, and Operations, ensuring seamless integration and deployment of security updates.
• Mentoring and Training: Providing guidance and training to junior engineers on GPO development, testing, and best practices, helping to develop their skills and expertise.
Please Note:
This position requires a DoD government security clearance at the SECRET level; you must be a U.S. Citizen for consideration.
The role will involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S.
Who We Are
As leaders of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin partners with industry leaders to develop and field the backbone of America’s missile defense. Our national team supports the design, development, testing, integration, and fielding of hardware and software elements essential for the effective operation of the Missile Defense System (MDS). You will have opportunities to interface directly with key customers, including the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).
At C2BMC, you will work alongside a diverse team of technical professionals, including software and systems engineers, architects, and project engineering teams, at our Federal Drive location in the northern part of Colorado Springs. Enjoy the beautiful mountain backdrop and 300 days of sunshine, with opportunities for winter sports even in May.
Who You Are
You are a dedicated professional with a strong background in cybersecurity and a passion for missile defense technologies. You thrive in collaborative environments and are adept at working under technical direction to implement innovative solutions. Your experience with cybersecurity platforms and your ability to engage with agile teams will be essential to your success in this role. You are well-versed in Group Policy Management, and appreciate cybersecurity as a continuous effort of system improvement.
Why Join Us
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
At Lockheed Martin, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your healthy, fulfilling life both at and outside of work. Learn more about our benefits here: Lockheed Martin Benefits.
Join us in making a difference as part of the C2BMC National Team!
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Basic Qualifications:
• 5+ years professional related experience.
• Active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• DoD 8570 certification IAT - Level II (e.g., Sec+ or Higher)
• The role will involve approximately 10% travel to customer sites throughout the U.S.
• A strong working knowledge of Cyber capabilities such as patch management, GPO management, remediation techniques and strategies for addressing Cybersecurity vulnerabilities and threats.
• Hands-on Experience with Group Policy Configuration: Demonstrated expertise in configuring Group Policy to manage access control in complex environments, with a focus on achieving optimal security and compliance.
• Scripting and Testing Experience: Proven hands-on experience scripting, installing, and testing GPOs on Windows hosts across Active Directory domains, with a strong understanding of how to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Advanced Group Policy Management (AGPM) Experience: Application experience with writing and deploying GPOs using AGPM or GPMC, with a focus on leveraging tools to streamline GPO management and improve overall security posture.
Multiple companies provide impactful staffing contributions to the C2BMC program. One or more of those companies may simultaneously recruit for the same open position, although only one candidate will be selected to fill it. By applying to this job requisition with Lockheed Martin, you acknowledge your preference for Lockheed Martin to employ you should you be selected the most qualified candidate.
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Desired Skills:
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline with 5 years of professional experience; or 3 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree.
• In-Depth Knowledge of GPOs: A comprehensive understanding of Group Policy Objects (GPOs) for effective management of access control, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and improving overall security posture.
• Agile Development Experience: Proven experience executing Agile tasks throughout the System Development Lifecycle, with a focus on collaboration, adaptability, and rapid delivery.
• NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls Expertise: Demonstrated experience analyzing and implementing NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls across multiple phases of mission system development, with a focus on Risk Management Framework (RMF) implementation.
• Linux System Administration Experience: Familiarity with configuring and patching Linux systems using Red Hat Satellite and Capsules is a plus, with a focus on ensuring secure and efficient system management.
• Windows System Administration Experience: Knowledge of configuring and patching Windows systems using WSUS is a plus, with a focus on ensuring secure and efficient system management
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: 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: 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 $93,400 - $179,000. 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/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.
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: No
Career Area: Cyber Security
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
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.
Mission-Focused Innovation: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can solve the world's most complex challenges for our customers.
Foundational Values: Our culture of performance excellence, ethics, teamwork and inclusion is embedded in everything we do.
Diverse Career Opportunities with Meaningful Work: Grow your career and skills for life. Our technology-driven learning platforms and programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
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:
- Full Time
- Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
- Travel: Minimal, dependent on role
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.
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“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.