Cyber Systems Security Engineer Staff - Integrated Watch floor

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Cyber Systems Security Engineer Staff to support an integrated watchfloor capability on a 24x7x365 basis. The role serves as the primary service interface for operational users, handling incident intake through resolution efforts, managing escalations, and updating a shared knowledge base while maintaining rotating shift coverage.

Location and Work Schedule

Elkridge, MD (onsite). Coverage is maintained via rotating 12-hour shifts scheduled at 0500 and 1700 each day, aligned to 2-week rotation schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide Tier I / II support for the integrated watchfloor capability within a 24×7×365 operational environment.
• Act as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) between the service provider and operational users; capture, log, categorize, and prioritize incidents using a standardized ticketing system.
• Perform Tier I / II watch floor coverage when not covered elsewhere.
• Conduct initial diagnosis using established knowledge bases and incident models.
• Attempt first-contact resolution for standard issues, including password resets, account access, basic navigation, and known errors.
• Escalate unresolved incidents to Tier II support using functional escalation procedures.
• Maintain user communications by providing incident status updates throughout the resolution lifecycle.
• Document troubleshooting steps and resolution actions to support and expand the knowledge base.
• Maintain 24×7×365 coverage through rotating 12-hour shifts.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Computer Science.
• 8 years of experience with one or more of the following: software and system deployments, Linux system administration, containerization, cloud deployments, and Development Security Operations (DevSecOps).
• 4 years of relevant experience can be substituted for a bachelor’s degree.
• 2 years of experience can be substituted with an MS in Engineering or Computer Science.
• Recent experience within the last 3 years in: Kubernetes, cluster orchestration, and containerization.
• Current US Security Clearance with Polygraph within the last 7 years.
• IAT II CWIP / DoD 8570 compliance (Security+).

Technologies and Tools

• Linux
• Kubernetes
• Cluster orchestration
• Containerization
• Docker
• Cloud deployments
• DevSecOps
• Python
• Bash
• RHEL / CentOS
• CCNA

Desired Skills

• Linux system administration, including RHEL / CentOS (or equivalent), with scripting using Python / Bash.
• Docker experience and recent (within 3 years) hands-on work with Kubernetes and cluster orchestration.
• Cloud deployment experience and familiarity with security-focused DevOps practices.
• Ability to support operational system critical discrepancies with 24 × 7 call.
• Capability to produce clear technical documentation, procedures, and knowledge base articles.
• Experience with ticketing and incident management systems.
• Experience assisting government engineers with standards creation, updates, and database management.
• SIGINT data handling and classification requirements.
• CCNA.

Compensation

USD 135,700 - 251,900 per year.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10)
• 401(k) match
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Parental Leave
• EAP
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Education Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability