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Flight Sim Sys Admin Sr - E3

Lockheed Martin

Eglin AFB, FLFull-time$77–143K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$77–143K/yr
Location
Eglin AFB, FL
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Security+ Certification, requiredSecret clearance, required

Job overview

Lockheed Martin seeks a senior flight simulation systems administrator to support electronic and mechanical training devices used in simulated flying conditions. The role troubleshoots technical IT issues, maintains simulator and system documentation, administers multi-user systems and networks, and supports software installation and backup recovery. Candidates must hold a transferable Secret clearance, be able to attain SAP access, and meet Security+ certification requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

F-35 Training Devices, nice to haveAviation Simulation Systems, nice to haveHardware and Software Support, nice to haveNetwork Troubleshooting, nice to haveClassified Facility Experience, nice to haveTechnical Briefing, nice to haveTeaching Technical Information, nice to haveTeam Leadership, nice to haveMentoring, nice to haveWindows Server Administration, nice to haveLinux Server Administration, nice to haveDisaster Recovery, nice to haveSystem Cloning, nice to haveBackup Solutions, nice to haveHyper-V, nice to haveVHD Deployment, nice to haveVirtual Computing, nice to haveActive Directory, nice to haveDHCP, nice to haveDNS, nice to haveFile Shares, nice to haveMilitary Publications, nice to haveAircraft Training Operations, nice to haveProgram Coordination, nice to haveSimulation Hardware and Software, requiredTechnical Schematic Interpretation, requiredTechnical Drawing Interpretation, requiredTechnical Manual Interpretation, required

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree, nice to have2 Years Aviation Simulation Experience, nice to haveSecurity+ Certification, requiredFinal Transferable Secret Clearance, requiredSAP Access Eligibility, required

Benefits

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

Full job description

Desired Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree

  • Current or Previous F-35 Training Device Experience in the Full Mission Simulator (FMS) and/or Mission Rehearsal Trainer (MRT)

  • 2 years’ experience with aviation simulation systems.

  • Proven hardware and software support experience in a training/modeling and simulation environment.

  • Network troubleshooting and maintenance experience.

  • Experience working in classified/access controlled facilities.

  • Ability to brief/teach technical information to internal and external audiences.

  • Ability to lead and mentor other team members.

  • Currently possess a current Security + certificate. • System Administration of Windows and/or Linux server environments.

  • Experience with Disaster Recovery methods / cloning / backup solutions.

  • Experience with Hyper-V / Deploying VHDs / Virtual Computing.

  • Experience with Active Directory / DHCP / DNS / File Shares.

  • Aptitude and ability to mentor and grow other team members.

  • In-depth knowledge of military publications and an understanding of fourth and/or fifth generation aircraft training operations.

  • Previous experience coordinating with program SMEs, engineers and field service technicians.

Standard Job Description

Provides technical and operational services to support electronic and mechanical devices used for training personnel under simulated flying conditions. Troubleshoots complex technical IT problems and issues, determines technical solution. Maintains simulator documentation to include drawings, instructions, parts and software listings, by keeping them current, edited, and revised for future releases. Maintains smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, sets up administrator and user accounts, maintains current system documentation, tunes system performance, installs system wide software, and allocates mass storage space. Performs workstation Network Administration on all networks and ensures compliance to include upgrading, patching, and conducting weekly AV installs. Monitors policies and standards for all locations related to the use of computing resources and coordinates installation and provides backup recovery.

Basic Qualifications

Candidates must have a Final Transferable Secret security clearance, last Periodic Reinvestigation must be within the last six years.

  • Candidates Must be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

  • Knowledge and experience with simulation hardware and software.

  • Ability to read and use technical schematics, drawings and manuals along with other technical materials to resolve complex problems.

  • Candidate must be willing to support flexible work hours to align with customer operational schedule.

  • Candidate must have a current Security+ certificate or able to acquire a Security + certification within 3 months of hire date.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $76700.00 - $142500.00

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 2,405 open Systems Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$77–143K/yr
  • Florida median$85–140K/yr76 salary ranges
  • US median$94–148K/yr1,557 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $110K, is close to the Florida median midpoint ($110K) — in the middle half of Systems Administrator salary ranges in Florida.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 121 open Systems Administrator jobs in Florida and 2,405 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
Systems Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (1,997 postings).
Education
355 of the 2,405 open Systems Administrator jobs (15%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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