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Network Engineer Sr - Global NetOps Engineer III - Clearance Required

Lockheed Martin

Colorado Springs, COFull-time$85–158K/yrSeen 6 days agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$85–158K/yr
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

8570 Compliant CertificationTop Secret clearance

Job overview

The Global NetOps Engineer III automates networking infrastructure, manages configuration, and supports C2BMC program operations within an Agile team. The role develops formal network-delivery processes, resolves moderate-complexity technical problems, and may support real-world events at night or on weekends. The position requires an active Top Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, a valid U.S. passport, and travel to alternate work locations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

PythonAnsibleBashGitLabCommunicationWritingPresentationPowerPointVisioTeamworkIndependent WorkIT InfrastructureComputer ScienceJavaScriptPowerShellChefPuppetVMwareVirtualBoxHyper-VNetworkingRoutingSwitchingFirewallsNetwork TroubleshootingSoftware TroubleshootingNetwork SecuritySTIG Remediation

Qualifications

3+ Years Related Experience or Related Degree/Training8570 Compliant CertificationActive Top Secret ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipValid U.S. PassportTravel to Alternate Work Locations

Benefits

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

Full job description

Standard Job Description

What We’re Doing

At Lockheed Martin, our Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) National Team (C2NT) is pioneering the development and integration of cutting-edge technologies to advance the Missile Defense System, safeguarding the United States and its allies. Our collaborative and agile organization operates in a fast-paced environment, driving innovation through tasks such as sensor/weapon integration, algorithm development, user interface development, automated testing, cyber security, enterprise/infrastructure services, and enhancing leading-edge missile defense technologies.

The Work

The Global NetOps Engineer III automates networking infrastructure using Python, Ansible, and Bash, manages configuration via tools like Gitlab, and supports C2BMC program operations within an Agile team. This role writes formal processes for network delivery, solves moderate-complexity technical problems, and assists with real world events that may include nights and weekends.

  • Automate networking tasks using Python, Ansible, and Bash for operational infrastructure

  • Manage configuration and process delivery via configuration management tools (e.g., Gitlab)

  • Write and maintain formal processes and procedures for network operations

  • Collaborate in Agile teams to plan work per customer requirements and contractual agreements

  • Troubleshoot moderate-complexity network issues with limited supervision, including real world event support

Who We Are

As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America’s missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Why Join Us

-Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life

-At Lockheed Martin, we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We offer flexible schedules, competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package to support your healthy, fulfilling life both at and outside of work.

Basic Qualifications

  • 3+ years of related experience, or a post-secondary degree/training in a related discipline

  • Must hold an 8570 Compliant Certification (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, LISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.)

  • Must possess an active Top Secret Security Clearance

  • Must be a US Citizen with a valid US passport

  • Must be able to travel to alternate work locations for job duties and deployments

  • Must demonstrate effective communication skills, including excellent writing and presentation abilities using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio

  • Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and independently on large field projects

  • Should have a 4‑year college level understanding of IT Infrastructure and Computer Science concepts and technologies

  • Must have experience with scripting/programming languages (JavaScript, Python , PowerShell) and cursory knowledge of orchestration tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

Desired Skills

  • Conceptual understanding of virtualization platforms such as VMware, Virtual Box, and Hyper‑V

  • Solid understanding of networking devices and concepts, including routing, switching, and firewalls

  • Skilled at troubleshooting physical and logical events within network or software environments

  • Understanding of networking security concepts and ability to dissect/remediate STIG vulnerabilities

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $85300.00 - $158300.00

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 3,959 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 29, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$85–158K/yr
  • Colorado median$107–173K/yr130 salary ranges
  • US median$116–198K/yr3,039 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $122K, is 10% below the Colorado median midpoint ($136K) — in the middle half of Network Engineer salary ranges in Colorado.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 184 open Network Engineer jobs in Colorado and 3,959 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Colorado
Experience
This posting asks for at least 3 years of experience — less than three in four Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,439 postings).
Education
1,364 of the 3,959 open Network Engineer jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 29, 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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