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# Systems Engineer Stf

- **Company:** Lockheed Martin
- **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States (Remote available)
- **Salary:** $104,900.0 - $194,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Complex Networks, CompTIA Security+, VMware ESX Servers, OSI Models, Information Systems Security Architecture Professional, Python (Programming Language), Microsoft Visio, Network Diagrams, Network Virtualization, Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Secure Coding, Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, TCP/IP, Strategies of Testing, Virtual Local Area Networks, Network Routers, Scripting, Juniper, Atlassian Tools, Palo Alto Networks, Performance Monitor, Cisco, Vmware
- **Published:** September 1, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/3B07E6274A0940E0AD0721D1A289BB76/job/

## About the Role

* Deep Network Foundations: Knowledge of the OSI model, TCP/IP suite, VLAN design, UDP multicast, and ACL architecture and implementation.

 * Multi-Vendor Device Mastery: Proven hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting firewalls (Cisco, Palo Alto, Juniper), routers, and switches from both Cisco or Juniper product lines. Familiarity with network virtualization platforms VMware/ESXi) is a plus.

 * Agile Delivery Experience: Demonstrated ability to work in Agile development environments, leveraging tools such as JIRA and Confluence for task tracking, sprint planning, and documentation.

 * Security Certification Requirement: Possession of an IAT Level II (8140-compliant) certification - e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc. If not already held, the candidate must obtain the certification within 60 days of start-date.

 * Clearance & Citizenship: U.S. citizenship required; Active Secret clearance required to start. Position is located in a facility requiring special access.

Desired Skills

 * Technical Leadership: Recent experience serving as a technical lead (architecture design, technical research, project management).

 * Automation & Scripting Proficiency: Development or scripting experience with Python, PowerShell, Ansible, or comparable automation tools to streamline network provisioning and compliance.

 * Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) Exposure: Hands-on work in network-focused SRE functions such as automation, incident response, performance monitoring, capacity planning, metrics development, and security hardening.

 * Excellent Communication: Strong written and verbal skills; capable of producing clear technical presentations, Visio/network diagrams, and collaborating effectively within high-performing engineering teams.

 * Team-Oriented Delivery: Proven track record of building strong relationships across functional groups and consistently delivering high-quality results on schedule.

 * Security Design Knowledge: Intermediate to advanced understanding of security architectures, secure coding/configuration practices, and testing methodologies; able to synthesize findings and advise leadership on remediation.

 * Critical Thinking & Problem Solving: Ability to analyze complex network issues, develop root-cause analyses, and implement robust solutions in dynamic environments.

 * Adaptability: Comfortable thriving in fast-paced, rapidly changing projects while maintaining focus on technical excellence.

 * Time Management: Demonstrated capacity to prioritize tasks, manage multiple concurrent initiatives, and meet strict project deadlines.

## Description

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications. For positions that perform IT responsibilities, use E646, Systems Engr-IT.


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