JOB ID: 721417BR
Date posted: Mar. 19, 2026
Description:
Job Description :
Are you ready to invent the future? Lockheed Martin is on a journey of digital transformation as we leverage our data, modernize our processes and advance technology to maintain our position as the world’s Aerospace and Defense leader.
We are leveraging emerging, digitally\-enabled capabilities to lower cost, speed up development time and create disruptive solutions to best serve our customers and stakeholders. We’re bringing the 4th Industrial Revolution to every role in the company.
We are assembling a team of change agents to tackle the hardest technical challenges that come with digital transformation. We are looking for highly motivated, proactive and enthusiastic individuals to join and contribute significantly to the successful implementation and enablement of this journey for our Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Team (MFC).
This role is for a Classified Linux IT Systems Engineer with a focus on supporting Linux systems for the Infrared Search and Track (IRST) program.
Candidates are not expected to have all the desired skills but should be passionate in learning many of the skills listed.
- System administration of networks using Linux integrated into Windows Server Active Directory Domains
- Coordinate and complete system upgrades and patching
- Maintain system cyber compliance
- Perform guidance and management for hardware, including diagnostics, troubleshooting, and maintenance on multiple architectures
- Ensure the integrity and availability of applications as well as coordinate new application installations, upgrades, and customer support in classified areas
- Responsible for implementing effective backup/recovery, resource accounting, and auditing procedures
- Full\-time onsite role, working the majority of the day in closed areas
- Active Secret Clearance
- Ability to maintain a security clearance, and customers' acceptance
- Must possess or be able to obtain within 6 months of start date a valid IAT Level II or III DoD Approved 8140 (DoD 8570\) certification such as Security\+, in good standing
- Knowledge and experience with Linux distributions and environments
- Scripting ability (yaml, powershell, bash, shell)
- Experience with VS code or Visual Studios
- Demonstrated experience effectively performing in a fast paced, dynamic environment
- Ability to work through technical, project, operational, and resource challenges
- Proven business acumen to manage multiple assignments and projects with the ability to balance technical requirements with business needs and affordability
- Demonstrated collaboration, including interpersonal and teaming skills
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance (investigation within the past 5 years)
- Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA)
- Experience with Kubernetes and container technologies such as Docker, AppTainer, and Podman
- Experience building and/or working with hypervisors and in virtual environments, such as VMWare, KVM, Hyper\-V, etc.
- Experience with windows active directory
- Experience with layer 2 and layer 3 networking concepts
- Experience with storage appliances
- Experience with SELinux
- Knowledge and experience implementing technical requirements on multiple operating systems for NISPOM Chapter\-8, JAFAN, JSIG, DoD RMF, and other protection level caveats
Basic Qualifications:
Desired Skills:
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:
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:
ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available:
No
Career Area:
Information Technology
Type:
Full\-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology\-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
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:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
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