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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Engineer: System Admin - **Company:** Lockheed Martin - **Location:** Los Angeles, CA, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $89,300.0 - $157,550.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Systems Engineering, C Sharp (Programming Language), C++ (Programming Language), Domain Name System (DNS), Network Interface Controllers, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Hardware Design, Intrusion Detection Systems, MATLAB, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, Solaris (Operating System), Systems Integration, Wide Area Networks, Sysadmin, SC Clearance, Vba Programming Language, Performance Monitor, Enterprise Integration, Windows Services, Vulnerability Analysis, User Accounts, Vmware - **Published:** June 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/E764E51893D34D888B60A6C7EF72A01C/job/ ## About the Role This is an EARLY-MID CAREER (level 3) ROLE where candidates typically require 3+ years of professional experience and a BS degree., * Active Secret Clearance * Must meet DoD 8570 Requirement (current Security+ or similar) * Bachelor's degree in an Engineering or closely related field, or equivalent related work experience. * Proven experience in ONE OR MORE of the following areas: a) Windows system (system imaging, patching, network integration, daily monitoring, troubleshooting issues) b) Experience managing system security mechanisms (e.g. intrusion detection systems, ACLs) c) Management of network LAN/WAN and associated equipment d) Experience in aspects of planning and executing system integration activities (e.g. requirements creation, Interface Control Document (ICD) development, test planning and execution) * Knowledge and experience in executing system engineering and/or software engineering processes to meet mission requirements Desired Skills: * Solaris, Red Hat Enterprise Linux and/or VMWare (or other virtualization platform) administration experience helpful * Windows Active Directory management and other Windows services for domains (Group Policy Object administration, DNS, etc.) * Risk Management Framework (RMF)/Information Assurance - knowledge on how to apply policies and hardening systems/devices/applications * Experience in the management and/or creation of tools written in the following languages: C/C++, Vb.Net/C#, VBA (Visual Basic for Applications), Matlab, SQL * Experience in participating in trade studies or proposal work * Ground segment or telemetry monitoring system experience helpful * Ability to operate in a dynamic environment and tackle numerous roles as part of the daily program operations * Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker with the ability to select and apply appropriate systems thinking skills to solve problems and implement constructive change ## Description Lockheed Martin Space is seeking a talented level 3 Systems Engineer/Systems Admin with an active Secret clearance to join the GPS IIR/IIR-M/III On Orbit Services (GPS OOS) team. You will be a part of a multifunctional team consisting of Sub-contractors, GPS Operations Specialists, Software and Systems Engineers whose responsibilities include performing launch and early orbit (LEO), supporting on-orbit operations, and sustaining support systems, labs and GPS simulators. This position will be based at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) and require occasional travel to Denver, CO and Los Angeles, CA. Occasional off-shift hours required to support mission activities. 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