Cyber Systems Security Engineer (MS Degree - Cyber)

JOB ID: 720365BR

Date posted: Mar. 19, 2026

Description:

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 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 innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics is seeking a full-time Early Career Systems Engineer (MS Degree - Cyber). In this role, you will conduct cyber risk assessment activities, conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware and/or software designs and implements RMF steps for Assessment and Authorizations. The successful candidate will have experience and/or knowledge of Cyber Security Engineering Software and hardware design, system hardening, cyber architecture design, AI tools. Must be a US Citizen; Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance to start. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Cyber Security Engineering; will consider Software Engineering
• Experience Advanced programming and scripting experience in a UNIX environment (C++, Perl, Python, Bash, Ruby, Shell, Scripts), ML frameworks (PyTorch, TensorFlow, Hugging Face), or cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Familiar with full software development life cycle, and system engineering processes
• Administrative experience with Window and/or Linux systems
• Experience and/or knowledge of Patch Management systems.

Desired Skills:

• Basic knowledge of Risk Management Framework
• Experience and/or knowledge of Agile Methodologies
• DoD 8570 certification IAT - Level II (e.g., Sec+ or higher)
• Experience and/or knowledge of Patch Management systems.
• Advanced knowledge of ACAS (Tenable.sc / Tenable Nessus), Evaluate STIG, Trivy, SCAP or other cyber scanning tools
• Basic knowledge of Risk Management Framework
• Experience and/or knowledge of Agile Methodologies
• DoD 8570 certification IAT - Level II (e.g., Sec+ or higher)

Security Clearance Statement:

This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level:

Secret with Investigation or CV date within 5 years

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:

4 yr and up College

Business Unit:

AERONAUTICS COMPANY

Relocation Available:

Yes

Career Area:

Cyber Security Engineering

Type:

Full-Time

Shift:

First