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Systems Test Engineer - GMD Weapons Systems (GWS)

Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville, Alabama

Responsibilities

Job ID: 680446BR Date posted: Nov. 12, 2024
Description:What We're Doing
Become a part of something IMPACT-ful! Ground Missile Defense (GMD) is the heart of the Missile Defense System and a key element of our nation’s defense against ballistic missile attacks.

The GMD Weapon System (GWS) processes data from multiple sensors to identify and characterize the inbound ballistic missile threat, plans the best defensive solution, and launches the intercepting missiles to negate the threat.

The Work
This role is for an ENG02 Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Ground Support Systems (GSS) product team on the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Weapon System (GWS) program. In this role, the candidate will perform Systems Engineering functions with an emphasis in program protection and security (PP&S) and Cyber risk management framework (RMF) analysis, plan development, and implementation. The individual fulfilling this role will work closely with the Program's PP&S / Cyber team to ensure GSS specific considerations are detailed planned and executed in accordance with (IAW) the requirements and timeline. The candidate will be tasked to support the GWS cyber working group and responsible for ensuring GSS inputs and outputs are captured, communicated, implemented, and completed within standard and on schedule. The candidate will work directly with SW development teams to ensure proper implementation and verification of Application Security and Development (ASD) STIGs and General-Purpose Operating System (GPOS) STIGs. Responsibilities include supporting accreditation activities, vulnerability assessments and RMF alignment analysis.

Due to the nature of the role, this is not being offered as a teleworking or hybrid position.

Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a global aerospace, defense, and security company dedicated to advancing scientific discovery and harnessing innovation to make the world a safer place. Our RMS business in Huntsville, AL is a hub of talented engineers, scientists, and professionals committed to shaping the future of defense technology. We value collaboration, excellence, and integrity in everything we do. As a part of our team, you will work alongside like-minded individuals dedicated to pushing the boundaries of what's possible.

Learn more about life in Huntsville, AL here!

Why Join Us
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.

Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here!

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Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of experience; 1 years with Masters; 0 years with PhD
• Possess verbal and written skills to effectively communicate with program personnel
• Familiarity with National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM) standards, direct risk management framework (RMF) requirements exposure, plan of action and milestone (POAM) development and implementation knowledge, and vulnerability analysis and mitigation
• Experience working in an Agile environment
• Working experience with Linux, preferably Red Hat
• Experience with or a working understanding of Static/Dynamic Code Analysis
• Working experience with System Auditing (Linux)
• Understanding of Automation and Containers
SIEM, IDS and IPS Understanding
• Security+ Certification
• Active Secret clearance. U.S. Citizenship required
Desired Skills:
• Management Framework
• Current CISSP or equivalent
• Experience reviewing Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and/or utilizing the DISA STIG Viewer/Explorer
• Knowledge of system audits, vulnerability scanning, and RMF package development
• Experience with User-based analytics
• Exposure to Jira/Confluence
• Red Hat Linux (RHEL)
• Kubernetes familiarity
• Understanding of and ability to read code in C++, Python or Java
• Familiarity with Enterprise Mission Assurance Support Service (EMASS)
• Familiarity with Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS)
• Familiarity with Coverity - Code Analysis tool
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: 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.

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: Full-Time
Shift: First
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About

Lockheed Martin is the leader of cyber security defense, cyber operations and sensitive data protection. We employ the world's best cyber minds from diverse fields – people who are passionate about and empowered by our customers' missions. Lockheed Martin's best-in-cyber teams are experts in thinking like the enemy – identifying adversary activity and anticipating advanced persistent threats to strengthen platform defenses, inside and out of our networks.

Our Commitment to Sustainability: We foster innovation, integrity and security to preserve the environment, strengthen diverse communities and propel growth.

Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:

  • Full Time
  • Level: Entry, Mid, Senior
  • Travel: Minimal, dependent on role

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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.

  • 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.

  • Creative

    Natural curiosity is an absolutely essential trait. Curiosity leads to continual learning which allows you to stay one step ahead of the threat.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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Quote

“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

  • Healthcare

    Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.

  • 401(k)/Retirement Plans

    Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.

  • Professional Development

    We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs, funding for cyber certifications.

  • 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.

  • Paid Time Off

    We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.

  • Flex-time

    Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.

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