Cybersecurity Development Engineer

This full-time Cybersecurity Development Engineer role on Lockheed Martin Space's GPS Control Segment in Colorado Springs focuses on defending GPS capabilities through defensive cyber operations, secure architecture design, and resilient countermeasures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the GPS Defensive Cyber Operations Tool Suite as a leading, best-in-class solution.
• Support secure architecture design and resiliency for the program.
• Identify, develop, and implement resilient countermeasures to reduce enterprise risk.

Requirements

• Proficiency with Linux distributions such as Red Hat and Ubuntu
• Scripting capabilities in Python, shell/bash, and PowerShell
• Experience with infrastructure as code tools (for example, Ansible)
• Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management tools (e.g., Splunk)
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• U.S. citizenship is required; eligibility for a government security clearance
• Current DoD 8570 baseline certification (e.g., Security+, CISSP, CEH, CySA+, etc.)
• Active Secret security clearance
• Occasional travel to military installations in Colorado and California

Technologies

• Linux (Red Hat, Ubuntu)
• Python, shell/bash, PowerShell
• Ansible
• Splunk
• Snort, Zeek
• VMware
• Red Hat Enterprise Linux
• GitLab, ArgoCD
• Networking gear: Cisco, Juniper, Palo Alto

Benefits

• 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
• Holidays

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance and candidates must be U.S. citizens to be considered.

Clearance Level

Secret

Other Important Information

• Expression of Interest: Applying indicates interest in this role and may lead to consideration for other openings with matching skills and requirements.
• Work Location: This position is onsite at a Lockheed Martin facility.
• Work Schedules: Flexible options available, including standard 40 hours per week or condensed schedules; 9x80 with every other Friday off is available.
• Compensation Note: Annual base salary ranges from 82,900 to 146,165, depending on location.
• Equal Opportunity: Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer; qualified candidates are considered without regard to protected characteristics.
• Application Window: The posting remains open for 90 days from the requisition date; early applications are encouraged for optimal consideration.

Experience Level

Experienced Professional

Business Unit

SPACE

Relocation Available

Possible

Career Area

Cyber Security

Type

Full-Time

Shift

First