Lockheed Martin

Dev Sec Ops Network Engineer / Secret / Onsite: GA, TX or CA

Lockheed Martin$98K — $182K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Secret clearance required
  • Proven network engineering experience in classified or DoD environments
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices
  • Experience working in an Agile team
  • Hands-on with network security tools and firewalls
  • Strong understanding of network protocols and architectures
  • Ability to work independently and communicate across teams

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a DevSecOps engineer focusing on secure network automation
  • Maintain and secure a variety of network hardware and encryption devices
  • Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) and integrate CI/CD pipelines
  • Utilize security tools to enforce policies and monitoring
  • Collaborate with teams to embed security throughout the system lifecycle
  • Support network vulnerability management and compliance efforts
  • Apply continuous monitoring to enhance operational visibility

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
  • Flexible work arrangements available
  • 401(k) matching program
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Parental leave provided
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Education assistance for professional development
  • Life insurance and disability coverage options
Full Job Description
Join the Classified Network Operations Team supporting DevSecOps initiatives across Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' high-impact programs. This position is integral to the secure deployment, maintenance, and automation of classified network infrastructure, ensuring compliance, resilience, and agility within a fast-paced, mission-critical environment. You will work hands-on to integrate security into every phase of the network lifecycle-from design and development to operations and monitoring-supporting Lockheed Martin's strategic platforms including Advanced Development Programs (ADP), F-22, and JSF. • Serve as a DevSecOps engineer with a focus on secure network infrastructure, automating provisioning, compliance checks, and incident response across classified environments. • Maintain and secure network hardware, including Cisco switches, Palo Alto and Juniper firewalls, and Type 1 encryption devices. • Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) where applicable, and integrate network configuration management into CI/CD pipelines to support rapid, repeatable deployments. • Utilize and secure tools like Cisco ISE, DNA Center, and Call Manager, ensuring consistent security policies and monitoring. • Collaborate across cyber, development, and operations teams to embed security practices throughout the system lifecycle. • Support network vulnerability management, remediation efforts, and compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards (e.g., STIGs, RMF). • Participate in planned infrastructure upgrades, including installation and structured cabling of network components in classified environments. • Apply continuous monitoring and log analysis to identify anomalies, enforce security baselines, and improve operational visibility Basic Qualifications • Secret Clearance • Proven experience in network engineering within classified or DoD environments. • Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including automation, CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code (IaC), and secure system configuration. • Familiarity working in an Agile team • Hands-on experience with network security tools, firewalls, encryption devices, and secure system hardening. • Strong understanding of network protocols, architectures, and layered defense models. • Ability to work independently and communicate effectively across multidisciplinary teams. Desired Skills • Top Secret Clearance • Experience with Ansible, Terraform, or other configuration management/IaC tools. • Experience with scripting languages Bash, Power Shell, Python • Experience with GIT preferably GITLAB • Hands on Experience with GITLAB CI and automated testing in GITLAB • Knowledge of working in AWS, Azure or VMWare • Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture, microsegmentation, or software-defined networking (SDN). • Familiarity with containerized environments (e.g., Docker, Podman, Kubernetes) in secure networks. • Current Security+, CCNA Security, or CISSP certifications. • Understanding of DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, and compliance frameworks for classified systems Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $98100.00 - $182100.00 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.

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security company that engages in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration, and sustainment of advanced technology systems and products. It also provides a range of management, engineering, technical, scientific, logistic, and information services. The company operates in four business segments: Aeronautics, Electronic Systems, Information Systems and Global Services, and Space Systems. Lockheed Martin was formed in 1995 from the merger of Lockheed Corporation and Martin Marietta. In September 2008, Lockheed Martin Corporation acquired Aculight Corporation. In January 2009, it completed its acquisition of Universal Systems & Technology, Inc. (UNITECH). In August 2009, it completed its acquisition of Gyrocam Systems LLC (Gyrocam). Gyrocam develops and supplies gyrostabilized optical surveillance systems and sustainment field services, principally to the United States military. Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control, a unit of the Company's Electronic Systems business area, would manage the Gyrocam business.

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Size
114,000 employees
Market Cap
$126.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.8 billion
Founded
1995
5 Year Trend
+7.2%
Revenue
$65.3 billion
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