Level 2 System Administrator- Secret- Huntsville, AL - Security Clearance Required

Description : Our employees are the core of everything we do, and they are helping the future arrive. As a leading technology innovation company, our team of over 100,000 employees work with our partners around the world to bring the latest technology to our customers’ toughest challenges.

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, US, Lockheed Martin has employees based in all 50 states and more than 570 facilities that span 70 countries.

Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations (EO) is actively seeking an experienced information technology (IT) professional to support the Space business area classified program areas located in the Huntsville, Alabama, US office.

Primary job responsibilities include, but are not limited to : installing, configuring, securing, hardening, remediating, testing, upgrading and decommissioning of network switches, virtual servers, physical servers, client workstations and network-attached storage equipment.

Application support to program engineers is an essential part of the day-to-day responsibilities that ensures a successful synergy between program deliverables and the underlying IT infrastructure.

The selected candidate will be responsible for the ongoing operations, maintenance and continuous improvement of multiple classified IT program environments.

This IT professional will ensure that the Space IT systems are managed, controlled and compliant with the Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).

If you are looking for a hands-on role with the flexibility to learn and apply a wide range of core technical capabilities, this position may be of interest to you.

This is a non-telecommuting position that requires you to be on-site, on-call, and includes some off-shift work and occasional weekend activities.

What’s In It For You :

From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.

Lockheed Martin provides the resources and the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus! If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion :

We Hear You, We See You. At LM Enterprise Operations we invest in people and promoting the sharing of ideas to create incredible solutions.

We know that our success depends on the combined efforts of diverse-thinkers like you! At LM Enterprise Operations, we cultivate an inclusive environment that appreciates differences and unique thinking.

Our global commitment to diversity and inclusion reflects our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence.

Learn more here : Global Diversity and Inclusion.

Basic Qualifications :

• This position requires the ability to obtain a DOD Secret clearance, with the ability to maintain that clearance throughout the position lifecycle
• US Citizenship is required for access to the work facility
• This position requires the ability to obtain a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II or III certification (i.e. Security+, CASP, CISSP), within 6 months of starting the position
• Experience with Linux / UNIX Server and Desktop Operating Systems (i.e. RH 7.x, RH 8.x, etc.)
• Experience with Operating Systems life cycle

management and configuration management (i.e., Installation / Upgrades, System Imaging, Account Management, Print Services, Domain Services, Hardware Modernization, Performance Monitoring, etc.)

• Experience supporting daily incident response (i.e., Helpdesk, etc.)
• Experience performing vulnerability remediation and security management (i.e. system hardening, log management, antivirus management, security

certificate installs and renewals)

Ability to lift 30 lbs.

Desired Skills :

• Bachelors of Science degree from accredited University
• Experience with Windows Server user account management, administration and access controls
• Systems Administration experience supporting United States Government classified environments
• Experience in applying DISA STIGs and resolving security vulnerabilities
• Experience with PowerShell scripting
• Fundamental understanding of the OSI model
• Fundamental understanding of authentication mechanisms such as Kerberos, LDAP and NTLM and use of necessary tools to troubleshoot them
• Understanding of technology areas such as Active Directory, DHCP, DNS, Group Policy and WSUS
• Knowledge of network protocols such as TCP / IP, UDP, SMTP, NFS, FTP, Telnet and SSH
• Installation and configuration experience of Microsoft Windows 10 or 11 workstations and peripherals
• VMware experience (VSphere vCenter, ESXi, KVM)
• Demonstrated experience with Cisco switching technology
• Experience with network-attached storage or storage area networks
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
• Recent Microsoft Server certification
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification equivalent or higher
• VMware Certified Professional certification
• Experience designing and engineering IT infrastructures from the ground up
• Experience with audits of key IT components to ensure compliance with established standards, policies, and configuration guidelines

Security Clearance Statement : This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Clearance Level : Top Secret

Other Important Information You Should Know

Expression of Interest : By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match.

Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.

Ability to Work Remotely : Onsite Full-time : The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.

Work Schedules : Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees.

Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.

Schedule for this Position : 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week

Lockheed Martin is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.

At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.

Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.

With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility.

Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.

We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.

If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.

Experience Level : Experienced Professional

Business Unit : ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES

Relocation Available : Possible

Career Area : Information Technology

Type : Full-Time

Shift : First