Systems Engineer - IT (Level 2)

Reference: 735072BRPosted: 2026-07-16Location: King of Prussia, PennsylvaniaClearance: 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 is a pioneer, partner, innovator and builder. Our amazing people are on a mission to make a difference in the world and every day we use our unique skills and experiences to create, design and build solutions to some of the worlds’ hardest engineering problems. Our culture encourages employees to dream big, perform with excellence and create incredible products. We provide the resources, inspiration and focus and if you have the passion and courage to dream big, we want to build a better tomorrow with you.The Space Security Division within Lockheed Martin Space’s Mission Solutions business area is seeking a talented and dedicated Systems Engineer-IT to become a member of an Agile team focused on IT Infrastructure (Systems Administration, Networking, & Hardware) in the Whiskey Program Area.Are you a Systems Admin looking for something different? In this role you will:• Have access to growth opportunities where you can make a difference to a very important mission.• Join one of the Whiskey portfolio's Agile (scrum) Systems Admin teams.• Be involved in Windows or Linux system administration• Using scripts to automate server administration and deployment• Complete system patching• Support user interactions• Design new capabilities• Maintain networks and data storage to ensure maximum up-time for development and operations• Demonstrate your great work ethic, communication skills, creativity and problem-solving skills to make a lasting difference.This is a level 2, where successful Applicants will:• Typically possess a minimum of 2 years of professional experience having received a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college/university in a related discipline, or additional experience/combined education in lieu of a degree.Selected candidate must be a US Citizen. This position requires a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.Basic Qualifications:• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university, acceptable degree programs will include science and technology related programs such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics etc. • Windows and Linux System Administration experience• Hypervisor / Virtualization experience• System Hardening, Cybersecurity concepts and tools• Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, including US Citizenship.Desired Skills:• Windows System Administration experience• Active Directory• Windows patching, deployments, backups, and monitoring• PowerShell / Ansible automation scripting• ACAS, Nessus, Trelix scanning systems• VMWare, AWS, OpenStack/OpenShift, KVM• Containers• Network Engineering• Linux System Administration• Agile/Kanban process• Security+ or CISSP certification• Active Top Secret with SCI clearance#LMSpaceSystemsEng#SpaceSecurity#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: 9x80 every other Friday offLockheed 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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit: SPACERelocation Available: PossibleCareer Area: Systems Engineering: OtherType: Full-TimeShift: First