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Cyber Software Eng - E2

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$91,200–$169,400/yrHerndon, VA, United StatesPosted 2mo ago

The posting offers a 9/80, 4/10 or other compressed week. More with a 9/80 schedule

About the role

Standard Job Description

Provide bug fixes, enhancements, and Graphical User Interface (GUI) improvements to applications to meet operational requirements.

Develop and modify application source code, in response to new requirements and requests for change.

Develop and deploy software, including in cloud environments.

Integrate externally developed code into core libraries.

Install and configure application software.

Evaluate third party vendors and software partners

Design and develop Representational State Transfer (REST) Application Program Interfaces (APIs)

Maintain design of software libraries, including the definition of module APIs, code organization, and compliance in coding standards. This work will emphasize modularity of the libraries, re-use of common code, clean interfaces between the subsystems and integrity of design.

Work with the configuration manager to ensure the integration of externally developed software into core software libraries

Develop, as assigned, a wide range of software to run on the Sponsor’s networks. The software libraries include but are not limited to audio/video, image processing algorithms, OS and file systems, and device drivers.

Assisting the Sponsor in developing specific standards, methods, or procedures to determine product quality release or release readiness

Conduct testing at all levels of the software development life cycle, to include regression testing, and adhere to strict testing procedures

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in the field of computer science, information systems, engineering, mathematics, or other related scientific or technical discipline.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in software engineering or related Masters degree
  • Demonstrated on-the-job experience Working with a Linux operating system and bash shell scripts.
  • Python, Java, or Ruby software development.
  • FOSS/COTS integration.
  • In a virtualized infrastructure (e.g., VMware, AWS).
  • Customers DEVOPS tools such as GITHUB.
  • PKI certificates, encryption protocols, SSL/TLS.
  • Data exchange formats including JSON and XML.
  • Preparing required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation.
  • Communicating with both technical and non-technical individuals and working on a team.
  • Good understanding of data transfer protocols like FTP, SFTP, TFTP, HTTP, HTTPS, QUIC

Demonstrate on-the-job experience with

  • Configuration management software (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef).
  • Deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins)
  • External authentication methods (e.g., LDAP, Active Directory).
  • Data encryption within a secure environment.
  • Linux OS and bash shell scripts
  • JIRA
  • Configuring and developing in an AWS environment.
  • SQL
  • Using Agile software development methodologies and participation on an Agile software or systems engineering team.

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Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $91200.00 - $169400.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow - both professionally and personally.

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.

Copied from the listing Lockheed Martin published, verified 31 Oct 2026.

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