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Cyber Systems Security Engineering Sr Stf - E5

Lockheed Martin logoLockheed Martin$166,900–$309,900/yrLittleton, CO, United StatesPosted 2d ago

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This posting states $167k–$310k a year. Open cybersecurity expert jobs in Colorado post a median of $144k a year, the middle half $122k–$181k, across 39 jobs that state their pay, so this one is above the middle half of what they post.

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## Standard Job Description Responsible for applying an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to plan, design, develop, validate and verify cyber solutions across the lifecycle. Conduct cyber‑risk assessment activities, including threat modeling, vulnerability analysis, and analysis of mitigation solutions. Coordinate and address supply‑chain risk‑management concerns.

Develop, evaluate, and analyze design constraints, trade‑offs, and detailed system and security designs as they pertain to the cyber domain. Work with cyber and system architects and developers to provide oversight in solution development. Conduct cybersecurity test and evaluation of hardware and/or software designs to verify and validate compliance with defined specifications and requirements.

Employ cyber‑security processes, methods, techniques, and tools and ensure their consistent application. Implement appropriate Assessment and Authorization activities as required by customers. Use of this classification requires authorization from the Business Area Cyber Director or delegate. This position is for a Cyber Security Engineer/ISSE to lead cyber execution on one of our classified programs.

In this role you will coordinate with multiple engineering teams across the program in an Agile environment. You will interface with Operations, Development, Deployment, and Systems Engineering teams, and help derive innovative solutions to complex technical problems to provide our customers with a secure system and new capabilities.

You will also collaborate cross‑functionally with government personnel, customer partners, subcontractors, local engineers, and geographically dispersed teammates.

The position is focused on platform/space‑vehicle and cryptographic domains, so knowledge and prior experience in these areas are essential. ## Key responsibilities include - Security design and architecture - STIG hardening guidance - Security test definition and execution - Security tool design and system‑integration support; POA&M planning and execution - EVSS administration, system vulnerability audit, analysis, compliance, and remediation - Body of Evidence (BoE) definition for customer assets driven by change requests - Demonstration Test Plan (DTP) definition and execution - System change‑request and software‑build technical investigations - Review of new and upgraded COTS/GOTS software and security‑risk assessment - Daily system audit analysis and log review - IATT/CONOPS definitions and approvals ## Basic Qualifications - DoD 8140 experience - Experience with identification and implementation of cyber requirements using Risk Management Framework methodologies - Experience with DoD cybersecurity requirements, policies, and procedures. ## Desired Skills - Engineering and/or experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitOps tools (Ansible, Packer, Terraform, Helm, ArgoCDExperience with Software Assurance (SBOMs, Static Code Analysis) - Experience with Zero Trust Architecture to support DoD Mandates - Ability to review and provide input to system requirements based on existing cybersecurity posture - Ability to Develop specialized cyber software solutions and tools based on mission requirements. - #LMSpaceCyberEng #LMSpaceSystemsEng #SpaceNSS ## Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $166900.00 - $309900.00 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.

From Lockheed Martin's job posting, checked 7 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.

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