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Systems Engineer - IT, Staff / Linux / Clearance / Onsite - CO

Littleton, Colorado

Littleton, Colorado

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Job ID: 674216BR Date posted: Dec. 11, 2024
Description:About Us:
Join Lockheed Martin’s cutting-edge Enterprise Business Digital Transformation (EBDT) Classified IT Transformation organization, where we are revolutionizing IT delivery for classified programs and environments. If you're seeking an exciting new challenge in a dynamic, innovation-focused group, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

At Lockheed Martin, we're seizing an unprecedented opportunity to revolutionize the way Classified IT services are delivered to our Business Area partners. This transformation will empower us to build better products faster, ultimately supporting the critical mission of the US Department of Defense. We will drive positive changes that will transform and standardize Classified IT delivery, setting new industry benchmarks and ensuring Lockheed Martin remains at the forefront of innovation.

Your Mission:
As a Linux System Engineer for the enterprise WAN solution, DarkStar, you'll be responsible for:
• System Administration on multiple system platforms and hardware, with a focus on Linux (RHEL 7/8,with SELinux policies enabled)
• Supporting Multi Level Security systems (computation and storage), software, scheduling, and research applications
• Supporting a diverse range of platforms, from enterprise servers to small/midsize servers and supercomputers
• Performing system installations, upgrades, configurations, software installation, troubleshooting, user interface, and support, leveraging a solid knowledge of various protocols, including DNS, SMTP, NFS, FTP, Telnet, SSH, as well as other relevant protocols
• Optimizing system network tuning and configuration
• Supporting SAN Storage Hardware and System configuration, as well as the Windows OS

*** This is a 100% Onsite role, based in Littleton, CO ***

Why Join Us?
The Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation organization is responsible for developing strategies and implementing integrated, cross-functional solutions that transform operations through technology, culture, and processes to deliver business-based outcomes. It is comprised of the corporation’s Digital Transformation and Enterprise Information Technology teams, with more than 4,700 professionals worldwide.

Together, we'll redefine the boundaries of innovation, drive change, and ensure the success of our partners in the US Department of Defense. Let's make history and leave a lasting impact on the future of Classified IT services!


What’s In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

How about every other Friday off? This role is scoped on a 9x80 schedule! All work must be performed on-site in our secure facility in Littleton, CO – and may include some occasional off-shift hours, weekends, and limited travel.
Lockheed Martin provides the resources and the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus! If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!


Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
We Hear You, We See You. At LM Enterprise Operations we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions. We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Enterprise Operations, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.
Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. Learn more here: Global DEI.
Basic Qualifications:
• DoD SECRET clearance required prior to start
• Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7+ Administration and Configuration
• Experience customizing and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux Common Operating Environment (COE) to meet various customer requirements (DISA STIGs, DCID 6/3, NNSA regulations, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to work seamlessly across organization boundaries
• Self-starter with the ability to spot potential for process improvement
• Capable of building effective relationships with teams and subject matter experts
• Security + Certification
Desired Skills:
• Specific experience using RHEL7/8+ with SELinux enabled
• Experience with Trusted Multi-Level Security (MLS) Operating Systems
• Experience using Certificate Authorities (CA) and Public Key Infrastructure
• Experience with Script Writing
• System Configuration and Hardening
• Experience with ICD-503
• Experience with Domain Capable Windows/Linux/Virtualization
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
Pay Rate:
The annual base salary range for this position in California and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Maryland, Washington or Washington DC is $100,400 - $192,500. 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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
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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.

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:

  • Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
  • Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
  • Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions

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Qualifications

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  • Collaborative

    There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.

  • Curious

    The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.

  • Goal-oriented

    From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.

  • Proactive

    The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.

  • Problem Solver

    You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.

  • Strategic

    You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.

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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”

Ryan J., Enterprise Operations

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.

  • 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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