Cyber Security Engineer Technical Lead

Reference: 731215BRPosted: 2026-06-03Location: Littleton, ColoradoSalary: $123,500 - $217,695Clearance: TS/SCICompany: Lockheed MartinDescription:The coolest jobs on this planet... or any other... are with Lockheed Martin Space.At the dawn of a new space age, Lockheed Martin Space is a pioneer, partner, innovator, and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world. Every single day, we use our unique skills and experiences to craft, design, and build solutions to some of the world's hardest engineering problems. Our culture inspires our employees to dream big; perform with excellence; and build incredible products. We provide the resources, the support, and the focus. You bring the passion and courage to envision limitless possibilities. Together, we'll build a better tomorrow.Are you ready to further your career in Cyber Security by working for one of the top companies in the world?This new and emerging need is for a Security Operations Information System Security Manager (ISSM) on the SDA Transport Layer T1contract. The ideal candidate will work directly with the customer to establish security operations within the 24/7 Security Operations Center (SOC). The ISSM role is a one deep position that will independently need to collaborate and use their experience to evaluate and implement RMF cyber security controls on both Ground and Space assets. This role will lead the execution of Continuous Monitoring Plan maintaining and updating software and hardware assets, perform system and network scanning, evaluations, and remediations, as well as champion system ATO, connections, and renewals. From a technical perspective, the ideal candidate will have vast experience in vulnerability scanning, EVSS deployment and administration, auditing, and training team members on cyber security implementation. As the Cyber Technical Lead, you will coordinate with multiple teams across the program in an Agile team environment. You will interface with our Operations, Development, Deployment, and Systems Engineering teams, and will help to derive innovative solutions to complex technical problems to provide our customers with a secure system and new capabilities. In addition, you will interface and collaborate cross-functionally with government personnel, customer partners, subcontractors, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates. This is an on-site role at the Waterton Campus and supports 24/7 operations.#LI-CS1Basic Qualifications:1. DOD 8570 IAM Level II Certification2. Experience in Satellite & Ground Operations3. Experience with Authorization and Accreditation processes using Risk Management Framework methodologies.4. Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements, policies, and procedures.Desired Skills:1. Experience performing cybersecurity accreditation activities in support of software and system requirements, design, development, testing, and sustainment of approvals - Authority To Operate2. Experience with NetBrain, Zenoss and Hewlett Packard Network Automation (HPNA)3. Familiar with eMASS, HBSS, ACAS, SCAP Compliance Checker (SCC), DISA STIGs4. Experience with Secure Configuration/Hardening of DoD Information Systems5. Experience with Intel Driven Threat Modeling, preferably classified Cyber Threat Intel Support6. Experience briefing complex cyber security principles to all levels of knowledge and skill7. Experience briefing high level customer stakeholders with cyber security concerns and remediation tactics8. Knowledge of NIST 800-539. Experience with RHEL and Windows Server/Professional10. Experience with SIEM and cloud technologies including LogRhythm, Splunk, Jira, and Confluence11. DoD 8570 IAT II Certification12. Ability to provide guidance on DoD Cyber regulations and requirements to engineering and software development staff13. Experience with responding to cyber incidents from detection through remediation.14. Intuitive and proactive self-starter that’s accountable and mission focused.#LMSpaceCyberEng#SpaceNSSSecurity Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.Clearance Level: TS/SCIOther Important Information You Should KnowExpression 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: Standard Monday to Friday 40 hour work weekPay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $123,500 - $217,695. 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 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.By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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.At Lockheed Martin, 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 that you align with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your past experience aligns with the job requirements, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.Experience Level: Experienced ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Cyber Security EngineeringType: Full-TimeShift: First