Platform Systems Engineer

Description:We are seeking a skilled Platform Engineer with hands-on experience in VMware, Windows Domain administration, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, deploying, and managing physical and virtualized environments using vCenter and ensuring security best practices. Proficiency in automation using Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash for streamlining system configurations and deployments. Experience with container orchestration tools including but not limited to Kubernetes or Open shift. Role requires hands-on experience with managing Ivanti Security Controls, Trellix ePolicy Orchestrator, Splunk, and Tenable.

Lockheed Martin's aircraft leadership is earned through relentless research and development of high-performance combat, air mobility and reconnaissance and surveillance aircraft. We also provide world-class training, focused logistics support, and advanced targeting and navigation technologies to enable the right people with the right skills to be in the right place at the right time with the right information and the right munitions to accomplish their missions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing ADP lab computer infrastructure support, asset management, cyber resiliency, technical design, system development, system test and capability enhancements. Candidate will participate in operations and all project phases including proposal development, design, component procurement, system integration, and system verification. Candidate will be responsible for contributing to system design, system stand-up, and system deployment. The position will require close coordination with program cyber security representatives, cross-functional lab development engineering teams and lab customers.

Candidate must exhibit: excellent problem-solving skills, be a team player, possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to adjust the work schedule periodically to support program activities, and be able to adapt to an ever-changing environment. The candidate must be willing to mentor junior-level team members., We are seeking a senior Platform Engineer with expertise in enterprise networking, network security, network protocols, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with routing and switching technologies, network access and control, and core network services. Knowledge of Cisco IOS, Juniper OS, and PAN OS. Experience working in DoD environments, including adherence to STIGs and classified network architectures is highly desired. Proficiency with virtualization platforms (vCenter, ESXi, Hyper-V), software-defined networking, network segmentation, and infrastructure automation is required. A solid understanding of Windows Server environments is also necessary to support infrastructure integration. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams is crucial for success in this position. Leadership and CAM experience is required for this role as the technical lead and deputy to the IPT lead. Generally has 3+ years of related experience and may have a post-secondary degree or training in a related discipline. SEC+ is mandatory. Desired Skills: Desired skills

Linux, ESXI, PowerCLI, Windows Powershell, Git, JSON, YAML,SQL, Ansible, Salt Stack, Python, Bash Scripting, Java, HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Jira, Splunk Grafana/Prometheus, Tableau Restful API Development, Cisco IOS, Juniper OS, and PAN OS, experience working in DoD environments, CAM, Basis Of Estimate experience, Leadership experience, Secret Clearance Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration., Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin's comprehensive benefits package here.

Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus -if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start., Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits. Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics. The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.