Linux Systems Engineer Sr.

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WHO WE ARE Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and engineering.

WHAT WE'RE DOING At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world-class team of professionals. Our mission-driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

THE WORK Specific responsibilities include:

• Hardware and software installation / de-installation (COTS and custom software)

• Configuration management, build automation and release engineering

• Fault detection and fault isolation

• Volume backups, system monitoring and clean up

• User support and working knowledge of internal/external network interfaces

WHO YOU ARE We are seeking individuals with:

• Excellent customer and interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• The ability to blend technical skills and responsibility to user needs

• Great attention to detail and who are able to process multiple jobs at the same time

WHY JOIN US As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and wellbeing are paramount. From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or STEM related field

• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience, with at least two years in deployment/administration of a Linux Operating Environment (preferably Red Hat)

• Systems Engineering experience working in any of the following areas; tactical environments, network operations, user account creation and management, security OS patching as well as security auditing

• Experience with coding / scripting / automation / orchestration platforms (such as Python, Ansible, and bash)

• Configuration management and change management experience using tools such as Git, ClearCase, and ClearQuest

• CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level

• Requires U.S. Citizenship

• Ability to Travel

Desired Skills

• Experience supporting ship network/operating environment installations and checkouts

• Advanced technical certification(s) such as Linux+ or RHCSA

• Knowledge of RMF Compliance and familiarity with DISA STIG's

• Experience with Rational ClearCase tools supporting the software configuration management (SCM) processes

• Demonstrated expertise in deploying, configuring, and maintaining Red Hat Enterprise Linux across multiple major releases (6, 8, and 10), including system administration, package management, kernel tuning, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments

• Understanding of designing, provisioning, and managing scalable cloud‑based infrastructure services (compute, storage, networking) using IaaS solutions, with a focus on automation, cost optimization, and adherence to service‑level agreements

• Proficiency in scripting for automation, data parsing, system orchestration, and development of custom utilities, with an emphasis on writing clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code

• Strong command of Git for source‑code management, including branching strategies, merge workflows, repository maintenance, and collaboration practices that ensure code integrity and traceability across development teams

• Knowledge of Ansible for orchestrating complex deployments, writing reusable playbooks, managing inventories, and implementing idempotent configuration‑as‑code practices to accelerate provisioning and ensure consistent environments

• Experience with VMware ESXi installation, configuration, and administration, as well as integration with vCenter, virtual networking, storage provisioning, and performance monitoring within virtualized data‑center environments

• CompTIA Security+ Certification: Comprehensive understanding of foundational cybersecurity principles, including network security, risk management, threat analysis, cryptographic concepts, and best practices for securing systems and data in accordance with industry standards

Pay Information

• $91000.00 - $181113.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed 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(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

• Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective-bargaining agreement.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.

• For (Washington state applicants only) 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.