Dev Sec Ops Engineer

Basic Qualifications

• Proficiency with Git and Git based development workflows.
• Knowledge of with Ansible and/or Terraform, or familiarity with other IaC toolsets.
• Familiarity with Python, Bash, or other shell scripting languages.
• Hands on experience using, troubleshooting, and/or administering Linux operating systems
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, effectively communicate technical concepts, generate and maintain technical documentation, foster teamwork, and drive shared solutions to meet project objectives.
• Active Sec+ or ability to obtain within 60-90 days of onboarding.
• Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

Job Description

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.

LM SPACE: WHAT WE'RE DOING

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

THE WORK

The Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor (NGI) team is seeking experienced level 2 Systems Engineer with an active Secret clearance to work from either our Boulder, CO or Longmont, CO location.

This is an Emerging Professional (level 2) ROLE where candidates typically have 1+ years of professional experience and a BS degree.

SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations form the backbone of the United States’ missile‑warning architecture. By delivering near‑real‑time, high‑confidence detection of ballistic missile launches and other hostile trajectories, these systems provide life‑saving early warning for the warfighter, enable rapid decision‑making, and support cueing of defensive interceptors and command‑and‑control assets. Your work will directly protect troops, allies, and critical infrastructure worldwide.

The Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) Infrastructure Team is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, build, and operate the ground‑station platform that supports both SBIRS and the Next‑Gen GEO OPIR ground stations. You will work hand‑in‑hand with infrastructure engineers and mission specialists to automate provisioning, configuration, and continuous‑delivery pipelines for ultra‑reliable, secure, and scalable ground‑systems.

Responsibilities Include

• Designing and implementing solutions using IaC, automation tools, and DevSecOps methodologies to facilitate the deployment, maintenance, and operation of OPIR Ground System infrastructure
• Working with software developers and test engineers to deploy, integrate, test, and support complex systems built from internally developed software products, across multiple operational environments
• Maintaining multiple technology stacks built on top of several forms of virtualized infrastructure, and ensuring that our various container baselines meet all technical as well as security hardening requirements
• Driving the continued improvement of our Ground System baseline through the application of modern DevSecOps standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques

WHY JOIN US

Opportunity for Impact: Join a team that is at the forefront of innovation in the aerospace and defense industry and make a significant impact on the success of our organization.

Professional Development: Take advantage of unparalleled opportunities for growth and advancement within Lockheed Martin, with access to world-class training and development programs.

Collaborative Culture: Work alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry who share your passion for excellence and who are committed to supporting each other's success.

Competitive Benefits: LM employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy:

• Medical
• Dental
• 401k
• Paid time off
• Work/life balance
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities
• Rewards & recognition

We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package: 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.

Desired Skills

• Familiarity with containerization concepts and the use of Docker and/or Podman.
• Knowledge of container orchestration platforms – Kubernetes and/or OpenShift.
• Experience writing and maintaining Helm charts for deployment to the above platforms.
• Understanding of software classifications and controls (COTS, GOTS, FOSS, etc.) within secure operating environments.
• Experience with GitLab and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Experience with static code analysis tools (Fortify, SonarQube, Coverity, etc.).
• Familiarity with vSphere or AWS for on prem or cloud virtualization.
• Basic understanding of networking diagnostics and concepts.
• Prior DevOps or automation focused software development background.
• Understanding of CI/CD concepts and the orchestration of pipelines using GitLab or Jenkins.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Other Important Information

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.