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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Systems Security Engineer (Embedded) - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Orlando, FL, United States - **Salary:** $81,100.0 - $150,500.0 - **Contract:** Contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Identity and Access Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, SC Clearance, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 22, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9105437/cyber-systems-security-engineer-embedded ## About the Role *For a level 2, we typically look for a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree, or equivalent experience/combined education. This position is on-site full time., MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start. #mfccyberhotjobs #MFCnews #MFChotjobs #LMCyber Basic Qualifications * Experience working within the DoD systems development life-cycle (SDLC) * Implementing System Security requirements on DoD systems to meet U.S. government compliance requirements * Experience supporting validation and verification of security requirements on DoD systems * Possess an approved DoD 8140 baseline certification for IAT/IAM Level II (CISSP, CAP, etc.) or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date in order to meet program requirements * Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start. Desired Skills * Experience in supporting Security Verification testing on developed DoD Weapon Systems * Experience developing embedded DoD National Security Systems (NSS) requiring Systems Security Engineering implementations is preferred * Design experience through the DoD systems development life-cycle (SDLC) developing embedded system security solutions for DoD weapon or tactical systems * Tactical as well as strategic thinking and creative problem solving * Experience with embedded systems design * Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively * Experience with embedded system vulnerability scanning and Software Assurance (SwA) activities * Strong understanding of System Security Engineering (SSE) principals and process. (NIST SP 800-161) * Experience in the identification, decomposition, allocation and verification of NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls on DoD systems ## Description You will be a Cyber Systems Security Engineer in the Program Protection Organization. Our organization oversees all aspects of Anti-Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity across Missiles and Fire Control. We are chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain secure products across our Lines of Business. What You Will Be Doing As the Cyber Systems Security Engineer you will be responsible for providing embedded System Security Engineering design and implementation in all aspects of System Security Engineering (SSE) process in development of Department of Defense (DoD) Weapon Systems. 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