Lockheed Martin is a leading company focused on keeping people safe and solving complex challenges. They are seeking a Cyber Software Engineer Associate to apply cybersecurity principles in a fast-paced environment, assisting senior engineers in implementing security frameworks and contributing to CI/CD pipelines.
Assist with vulnerability scans, static-code analysis, and basic compliance checks
Gain hands-on experience with Python scripts that automate security-related tasks
Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by adding modest security checks
Help maintain documentation of security findings
Support the preparation of reports for internal stakeholders
Attend cross-functional meetings with product owners, DevOps, and software architects to understand how security requirements are translated into code
Participate in code-review sessions to learn secure-coding best practices
Qualification
Required
Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access
Possess or ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification (or DoDM 8140.03 equivalent or higher certification) within 90 days of hire
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field
0–2 years of software development/scripting or related technical experience. This can include internships, co‑op positions, capstone projects, open‑source contributions, or any hands‑on work that demonstrates the ability to write, test, and maintain code
Familiarity with Linux Command Line Interface (CLI) and Bash shell
Proficiency in at least one high‑level language (preferably Python) plus exposure to another language such as Java, C/C++, or Go. Ability to read, modify, and debug existing codebases
Preferred
Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and/or Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF)
Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Center for Internet Security (CIS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or equivalent cyber security standards providers
Basic familiarity with core cybersecurity concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and authorization. Introductory exposure to industry frameworks (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and secure‑coding best practices is expected
Introductory experience with version‑control systems (Git), basic static analysis tools (e.g., Bandit, pylint), and simple CI/CD concepts (e.g., running automated tests in a pipeline)
Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing clear technical notes, meeting minutes, and basic documentation for internal stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, follow direction from senior engineers or architects, and contribute constructively during code reviews and stand‑ups
Evident enthusiasm for continuous learning, participation in hackathons, security clubs, online courses (e.g., Coursera, Udemy), or relevant personal projects that show a proactive approach to building cyber‑software expertise
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
401(k) match
Flexible Spending Accounts
EAP
Education Assistance
Parental Leave
Paid time off
Holidays
PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
Glassdoor
4.1
Founded in 1912
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.lockheedmartin.com
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.
