Software Engineer Senior - Secret Clearence

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin, our Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) National Team (C2NT) pioneers the development and integration of cutting‑edge technologies to advance the Missile Defense System, safeguarding the United States and its allies. Our collaborative, agile organization operates in a fast‑paced environment, driving innovation through tasks such as sensor/weapon integration, algorithm development, user interface development, automated testing, cyber security, enterprise/infrastructure services, and enhancing leading‑edge missile defense technologies.

The Work

We are seeking an early‑career Software Engineer to join our team. The successful candidate will develop and maintain scalable DevOps solutions and CI/CD pipelines that support efficient software delivery. The engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams to enhance automation, reliability, and system performance. The position is based at a Lockheed Martin facility in Colorado Springs, CO.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab and Jenkins.
• Develop and maintain complex software applications in languages such as Python, Java, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Implement solutions for an enterprise‑scale network, including building Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Software‑defined Networking (SDN) solutions to optimize network management.
• Develop and maintain documentation for all software, including CI/CD pipelines, architecture, configuration, and tooling guides.
• Develop and enhance automation scripts and services using Python or Java to improve DevOps workflows.
• Support critical activities outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
• Perform any other required tasks by the program.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an 8140‑compliant certification such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.
• Must have an active Final Secret Security Clearance and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
• Must be able to travel to alternate work locations to execute job duties such as deployments.
• Experience coding in Python, Java, Bash, and PowerShell.
• Understanding of object‑oriented programming principles, API integration (particularly REST API), and Git version control.
• Strong ability in scripting and test automation of software tools.
• Experience with Git‑based version control systems such as GitLab.
• Experience building, maintaining, or supporting CI/CD pipelines utilizing DevOps practices (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving moderately complex system or pipeline issues.

Desired Skills

• Active Top Secret Security Clearance.
• Prior C2BMC experience.
• Developing KPIs and tracking metrics, creating reports.
• Front‑end design experience, particularly JavaScript (ideally React), TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience in cybersecurity, particularly vulnerability management, monitoring, and remediation.
• Experience with commercial tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and/or VMware Aria.
• Experience in basic networking principles and configuration of networking equipment.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and basic orchestration concepts.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Familiarity with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Exposure to Kubernetes or container orchestration platforms.
• Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently on large field projects.
• Experience collaborating across teams to deliver features and improvements.

Security Clearance Statement

This position requires a government security clearance; you must be a U.S. citizen for consideration.

Clearance level: Secret.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual base salary range: $93,200 - $164,450 (state dependent).

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.

Work schedule: 4×10‑hour day, 3 days off per week.

EEO Statement

Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.