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Systems Engineer-IT Stf - E4

Lockheed Martin

Sunnyvale, CAFull-time$131–244K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$131–244K/yr
Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security+ Or CISSP Certification, requiredSecret clearance, required

Job overview

This Enterprise Operations position supports Lockheed Martin Space in Sunnyvale, California. The Tools Administrator deploys and maintains Model Based Enterprise applications in a classified environment, ensuring systems comply with STIG and RMF requirements. The role includes engineering tools implementation and support, troubleshooting, account administration, vulnerability remediation, and asset control. It is non-telecommuting, includes some off-shift hours and occasional travel, and supports a 7x24 on-call rotation.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Engineering Tools Deployment, requiredLinux Administration, requiredAutomation, requiredCOTS Software Support, requiredRisk Management Framework, requiredMultitasking, requiredSelf-Motivation, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredCommunication, requiredNegotiation, requiredProblem Solving, requiredAnalytical Skills, requiredComplex Application Administration, requiredWindchill, nice to haveOpenShift Cluster Management, nice to haveContainerization, nice to haveOrchestration, nice to haveKubernetes, nice to haveDocker, nice to haveBusiness Process Improvement, nice to haveWindows Administration, nice to haveVirtualization, nice to haveVMware, nice to haveVulnerability Compliance, nice to haveWSUS, nice to haveSCCM, nice to haveSplunk, nice to haveACAS, nice to haveSCAP, nice to haveHBSS, nice to haveNESSUS, nice to have

Qualifications

U.S. Citizenship, requiredDoD Final Secret Clearance, requiredSecurity+ or CISSP Certification, required5+ Years Relevant Experience, requiredActive DoD Top Secret Clearance, nice to haveCurrent Security+ Certification, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

Standard Job Description

Our employees are the core of everything we do, and they are helping the future arrive. As a leading technology innovation company, our team of over 100,000 people works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Headquartered in Bethesda, MD, Lockheed

This Enterprise Operations (EO) position supports the Lockheed Martin Space division located in Sunnyvale, CA

The primary responsibility of the Tools administrator is to deploy and maintain Model Based Enterprise Applications in a classified environment. This includes working closely with larger enterprise team to ensure applications stay current with deployments on unclassified environment. This IT professional will ensure that the Lockheed Martin IT systems/applications are managed, controlled, and compliant with the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF). This includes Engineering Tools implementations, upgrades, operation, and maintenance, troubleshooting hardware and software problems, creation of domain accounts, password issues and service request in the support of closed environments (Servers, Workstations, and Storage). The Tools administrator assists users with resolving technical issues with applications, connectivity and other IT related issues. The Tools Administrator will assist with Information Assurance, performing environmental vulnerability scans, remediation of vulnerabilities and system hardening. The selected candidate will ensure that all Lockheed Martin assets and software are properly accounted for, managed, and controlled. This is a non- telecommuting position including some off-shift hours, weekends and occasional travel. U.S. Citizenship is required at this facility. The position supports a 7 X 24 weekly on-call rotation.

Performs a variety of activities in information systems design, development, and analysis encompassing one or more of the following areas of technical expertise: programming, computer application analysis, software development, systems integration, and related disciplines.

Basic Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship Required

  • DOD Final Secret Clearance and maintain it throughout the lifecycle of the program

  • Ability to Obtain Security+ Certification or CISSP (within 6 months of Hire) and maintain it throughout the lifecycle of the program

  • 5+ years of relevant experience with one or more of the following:

  • Experience deploying Engineering Tools (i.e., Siemens Teamcenter, Teamwork Cloud, PTC Windchill, EPDM, PROSTEP OpenPDM, DOORS, CREO parametric, etc.)

  • Experience with Linux/UNIX Desktop and Server Administration (i.e., RH8.x, RH9.x, etc.)

  • Experience with Automation (i.e., Creation of Ansible Playbooks, Puppet, Ability to create and maintain Linux Kickstarts, etc.)

  • Experience performing Commercial off the shelf (COTS) software installations and support

  • Experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) Requirements

  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

  • Self-motivated, able to work independently, and takes initiative.

  • Outstanding attention to detail.

  • Excellent verbal, written communication, and negotiations skills.

  • Excellent problem solving/analytical skills and knowledge of analytical tools.

  • Demonstrated ability to support, maintain, and administer complex applications

Desired Skills

  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance

  • Current Security+ Certification

  • Demonstrated experience working projects across dispersed organizations and geographical locations.

  • Demonstrated ability to develop exceptional customer relationships.

  • Knowledge and experience with Windchill Software products or similar Commercial off the shelf (COTS) products.

  • Experience with OpenShift Cluster Management (including installation, upgrades, and node management)

  • Experience with Containerization and Orchestration (including: Kubernetes, Docker, pods, and services)

  • Understanding of state-of-the-art technologies related to application design, development, operations & Maintenance.

  • Demonstrated experience with business process improvement in area of engineering.

  • Knowledge of Windows Server and Desktop Operating Systems administration (Windows, 7, 10, 2008, 2012 and 2016)

  • Knowledge of Virtualization (VMware, Horizon, vSphere, vCenter, vCloud, vRealize, NSX, vSAN or VXRail)

  • Knowledge of implementing vulnerability compliance solutions (WSUS, SCCM, Splunk, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS, NESSUS)

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $131100.00 - $243500.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

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.

  • 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) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. 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.

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

How this job compares

Set against the 11,649 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$131–244K/yr
  • California median$140–210K/yr1,702 salary ranges
  • US median$115–187K/yr8,794 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $187K, is 8% above the California median midpoint ($174K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,978 open Systems Engineer jobs in California and 11,649 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,717 postings).
Education
4,385 of the 11,649 open Systems Engineer jobs (38%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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