Cyber Software Engineer Sr
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
Responsibilities
Description:What We're Doing
At Lockheed Martin, we are at the forefront of secure communications and advanced defense technology. Our mission is to provide cutting-edge solutions that ensure the safety and resilience of national defense systems. As a global leader in the defense industry, we are dedicated to shaping the future of secure technology, and we're looking for a Cyber Software Engineer to join us on this critical mission.
The Work
In this role, you will serve as the Cyber Security Lead for an Agile development team focused on mission-critical projects. Your primary responsibilities will involve performing Cyber Security Scanning, implementing DevSecOps practices, and automating Cyber tools to ensure that software products are secure, resilient, and high-performing. As the Cyber Security Lead, you'll be a key player in securing our systems and working closely with cross-functional teams to mitigate vulnerabilities. Your work will directly contribute to protecting critical defense systems.
Key Responsibilities:
Perform Cyber Scans on the Valley Forge System to identify vulnerabilities.
Automate scanning tools for greater efficiency and accuracy.
Mitigate findings and implement solutions to enhance system security.
Support the development team with virtualization and scripting needs.
Serve as the primary contact for Cyber Resiliency within the team and across the organization.
Please note:
This position is located in King of Prussia, PA.
This Position requires the ability to acquire and maintain a DoD Clearance at the Secret level.
Learn more about life in King of Prussia, PA here!
Who We Are
Lockheed Martin is a globally recognized leader in security and technology innovation, specializing in developing advanced defense, aerospace, and security systems. We are committed to delivering groundbreaking technologies that shape the future of defense. Our people are our greatest asset, and we work together to solve some of the world’s most complex and critical challenges. We foster a culture of collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to mission success.
Who You Are
You are a highly skilled and motivated Cyber Software Engineer with a passion for technology and cybersecurity. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, and you're eager to tackle complex problems. With your expertise in Cyber Security, Linux environments, scripting, and DevSecOps, you are ready to make a meaningful impact on mission-critical systems. You have excellent communication skills and are capable of conveying technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Why Join Us
Joining Lockheed Martin means becoming part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of defense and technology. You'll have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects that directly support national security. With a culture rooted in innovation and teamwork, you'll be surrounded by passionate, talented individuals who are dedicated to excellence. Additionally, we offer competitive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment that fosters growth and career advancement.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's Comprehensive benefits package here!
Basic Qualifications:
- 5+ Years of related professional experience
- Experience with Linux environments and Cyber Security applications such as STIGs, ACAS, and Auditing.
- Experience with Agile development methodologies, including participation in sprints and collaboration with product teams
- This Position requires the ability to acquire and maintain a DoD Clearance at the Secret level.
Desired Skills:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field plus 5 years professional experience or 3 years professional experience with a related Masters Degree
- Security+ or CISSP Certification
- Proficiency with STIGs an ACAS Scanning
- Python and Bash Scripting
- Experience with RedHat Enterprise Linux
- Networking knowledge of LAN and WAN networking topographies, working knowledge of networking planning, subnetting and virtualization
- DevSecOps Experience
- Containerization technology – Docker and Podman
- Experience with Virtual Machines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
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: 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
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Cyber Security Engineering
Type: Full-Time
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.
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
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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.