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September 17, 2026
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Cyber Systems Security Engineering - E2

Manassas, VA
Full-time
Onsite
$91K/yr - $169K/yr
Entry Level
Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems develops cybersecurity solutions for mission-critical Undersea Warfare systems and Department of Defense assets. The Cyber Systems Security Engineer will develop and integrate secure cyber architectures and solutions, conduct security assessments, research technologies, and support secure Linux systems through the agile engineering process.
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Responsibilities

  • Provide Cyber engineering expertise to support diverse technical assignments, technical reviews, and new architecture efforts
  • Research new technology with technical expertise to understand Cyber value and risk to product engineering and integration
  • Collaborate across teams on secure system and network design that balances mission goals and cyber protection
  • Design, develop, and integrate secure Cyber solutions and processes for Linux environments
  • Perform and review security assessments, to ensure Cyber best practices are properly evaluated and communicated to stakeholders
  • Take ownership of technical assignments and drive them through the agile process, to create actionable engineering tasks for inclusion in software baselines

Qualification

Required

  • A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related engineering field; and 1 year of experience
  • Experience with Linux systems and large system development
  • Experience with basic networking switch/router/firewall/IDS concepts
  • Experience developing Cyber Security Solutions (in any form) as a team
  • Experience in researching Cybersecurity capabilities, performing trade studies, and providing expertise to peers and leadership
  • Experience in scripting for prototyping and automation (bash, python)

Preferred

  • Cloud experience such as Kubernetes, microservice, and containers (experience in On-Prem Kubernetes is highly valued)
  • Proficiency with Cyber best practice security concepts, models, and methods, (e.g., zero trust architecture and maturity model, advanced authentication methods)
  • Experience in network security and network-centric development concepts
  • Development experience in C/C++ and/or Rust
  • Experience leading technical meetings with strong communication skills while working effectively with internal team members and external stakeholders
  • Experience in agile methodologies and associated tools (Jira, Confluence)
  • Creative thinker with strong analytical, problem-solving skills, and a continuous learning mindset
  • Possess (or must obtain within 6 months of hiring) an approved DoD 8570 baseline certification for IAT Level II (Security+, GSEC, etc.)

Benefits

  • 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
  • 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.
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services.
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Founded in 1912
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10001+ employees
https://www.lockheedmartin.com
Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services.
Glassdoor
4.1
Founded in 1912
Bethesda, Maryland, USA
10001+ employees
https://www.lockheedmartin.com