JOB ID: 729612BR
Date posted: May. 26, 2026
Description:
Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.
At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.
Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.
Within Lockheed Martin Space, the Victor Program Area is looking for a highly motivated, early career DevSecOps (DSO) engineer to join the Arctic Gates program, which will be developing and integrating an Operational C2 system in a virtual cloud environment. As a Developer for the effort, LM will be working closely with Mission Partners to deliver a fully integrated system comprised of critical software applications to the Customer.
The qualified candidate will work closely w/ the DSO lead to leverage the latest DevSecOps tools and methodologies to deliver value to our customers quickly, efficiently, and repeatedly. As a member of Infrastructure & Cyber agile team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the following types of tasks:
- Help in standing up and supporting development and production deployment pipelines, development and operational platform services, and provide overall platform support
- Assist in implementing common authentication, security compliance and vulnerability mitigation, and support all certifications (such as Certification to Field and Authority to Operate)
- Helping to develop cloud standards and guidance, and performing AWS platform integration
- Support to collaboration and team efforts - Integration Working Groups, Integration and Factory Test events, DR and Tech Debt Workoff
- Agile Execution process – Participate in all aspects of the release and sprint planning, release and spring demonstrations, and Incremental Design Reviews (IDRs)
- Travel – there may be opportunities, if desired, to travel to support Working groups, Customer meetings, and integration events
This new role provides the opportunity to be a part of the entire engineering lifecycle, where the candidate will be able to apply their current DevSecOps engineering skills and continue to grow their skills along the way. There will also be opportunities to support other future efforts within the Victor portfolio, allowing for career growth and exposure. If you are looking for a new position in a fast-paced team environment, where you can help shape your own future career growth, then this opportunity is for you.
Basic Qualifications:
- Experience automating deployment and managing containerized applications (i.e. Kubernetes / Helm)
- Experience provisioning and managing infrastructure in the cloud (i.e. Terraform / Ansible)
- Experience with Python or Bash
- Active Top Secret security clearance to start and maintain level of clearance throughout the course of employment
- Ability to obtain additional program accesses
Desired Skills:
- Security+ Certification (or DoD 8140/8570.01-M equivalent), or willingness to obtain certification
- Experience with Linux System Administration
- Networking Fundamentals
- Windows Operation System / Domain Administration
- Software development in JavaScript / Node / C#
- Cloud Experience with OpenStack / AWS
- Experience with COTS/FOSS configuration and integration
- Experience working on an Agile scrum team
- Experience using Agile tools (Jira, Version One, Confluence)
- Active TS/SCI clearance
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Security Clearance Statement:
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level:
TS/SCI
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest:
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely:
Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
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:
9x80 every other Friday off
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.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level:
Experienced Professional
Business Unit:
SPACE
Relocation Available:
Possible
Career Area:
Software Engineering
Type:
Full-Time
Shift:
First
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
