Cyber Systems Security Engineering Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin is seeking a Cyber System Security Engineering Associate Manager for its Aeronautics Emerging Technologies organization. The role combines team management and hands-on engineering to guide platform engineers, deploy security tools for classified systems, and satisfy operational, governance, risk-management, and compliance requirements. The manager will oversee cybersecurity activities, drive risk-governance operations, implement automation-enabled security practices, and provide training, mentorship, and compliance enforcement.

Responsibilities:

• The Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Emerging Technologies organization is seeking a Cyber System Security Engineering Associate Manager who will support the technical lead's and guide a team of platform engineers that design, deliver, and sustain platforms for the Aeronautics Line of Business, providing 21st‑century security and functionality for our programs
• The role is split roughly 25 % into team management and 75 % into hands‑on engineering. In this position you will partner closely with the IPT and tech lead's to set direction, provide decisive engineering guidance, and ensure the deployment of specialized tools that satisfy operational, governance, risk‑management, and compliance requirements for classified systems and infrastructure
• You will oversee Cyber Platform Engineers activities that protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified assets, drive advanced risk‑governance operations, and implement proactive, automation‑enabled security practices. Leveraging deep expertise in development and security controls, you will also focus on training, mentorship, and compliance enforcement so the team consistently delivers resilient cybersecurity solutions

Requirements:

• Proven ability to motivate, influence, and lead cybersecurity teams
• Deep cybersecurity expertise with a track record of guiding technical groups to deliver complex, artifact‑backed solutions founded on independent analysis
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, adept at translating technical concepts into clear, operational language
• Hands‑on experience with enterprise‑grade security platforms
• Proven experience with enterprise system platforms
• Strong background in operating systems, including Windows Server (2016/2019/2022) and Linux distributions (RHEL)
• Strong background in scripting languages and utilizing automation software/platforms (PowerShell, Ansible, Bash, PowerCLI, etc.)
• Hands on expertise with VMware virtualization technologies
• Hands-on expertise with Microsoft Hyper-V virtualization technologies
• Hands-on expertise with NAS/SAN appliances and network integration
• Demonstrated ability to perform system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security configuration management
• Experience providing end user support and responding to security incidents
• DOD 8570 certifications such as CompTIA Security+, CASP, CISSP or CCNP-Security
• Active Secret clearance (investigation or CV ≤ 5 years) and eligible for Top Secret
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent education plus ≥ 5 years of professional experience
• ≥ 5 years administering Windows (Server 2016/2019, Windows 10/11) and Linux (RHEL, IBM/AIX) operating systems
• Skilled in vulnerability remediation, system hardening, log management, and configuration control using Trellix, Ivanti, ACAS, SCAP, HBSS, etc
• Knowledgeable in Information Assurance hardening and compliance frameworks (STIG, DSS) and associated documentation
• Deep understanding of system integration with various different technologies (Microsoft, vSphere, Cisco, HPE MSA, etc.)
• Familiar with core services: Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy
• Experience with storage technologies (NAS, SAN) and their networking integrations
• Proficient in scripting/automation languages (Ansible, Bash, PowerShell, etc.) to streamline system administration tasks
• Hands on experience with hypervisor platforms (vSphere, Hyper-V) and related tools
• Understanding of SQL or other database technologies and ability to work with them effectively
• DoD 8570 Level 3 (e.g., CISA, CISM, CISSP, CCNP Security)