Information System Security Engineer (ISSE)

Standard Job Description

WHAT WE’RE DOING At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, we're on a mission to drive innovation and uphold the highest standards of business ethics. We believe that by pushing the boundaries of visionary thinking, we can achieve exceptional results. As a Lockheed Martin employee, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working in an environment that values integrity and excellence. By leveraging your expertise in instructional design and technical training, you will play a critical role in enhancing the operational readiness of our Cyber & Intelligence teams and ensuring the success of high-stakes national security missions.

THE WORK In this role, you're responsible for performing or reviewing technical security assessments of computing environments to identify points of vulnerability, non-compliance with established Information Assurance standards and regulations, and recommending mitigation strategies. Validate and verify system security requirements definitions and analysis, and establish system security designs. Design, develop, implement and/or integrate IA and security systems and system components including those for networking, computing, and enclave environments to include those with multiple enclaves and with differing data protection/classification requirements. Build IA into systems deployed to operational environments. Assist architects and systems developers in the identification and implementation of appropriate information security functionality to ensure uniform application of Agency security policy and enterprise solutions. Support the building of security architectures, enforce the design and implementation of trusted relations among external systems and architectures, and assess and mitigate system security threats/risks throughout the program life cycle. Contribute to security planning, assessment, risk analysis, risk management, certification and awareness activities for system and networking operations. Review certification and accreditation documentation providing feedback on completeness and compliance of its content.

WHY JOIN US In this role you will have the opportunity to shape the future of technical proficiency within the Cyber & Intelligence domain, directly impacting the capabilities of those who protect our national security. Our benefits are built to match the caliber of your work. Reliable, high performing, and mission ready. You’ll enjoy world class resources, mentorship, continuous learning, competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work life balance—all within a culture that values innovation, integrity, and collaboration.

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Basic Qualifications

Fourteen (14) years experience as an ISSE on programs and contracts of similar scope, type, and complexity is required

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Assurance, Information Security System Engineering, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university is required

DoD 8140 compliance with IASAE Level 2 certification is required

CISSP Certification is required

Four (4) years of ISSE experience may be substituted for a bachelor’s degree

Current US Security Clearance with Polygraph within the last 7 years is required

Desired Skills

Secure networking & enclave environment integration

IA architecture and system component integration

IA policy, procedures, and workforce structure application

Client and project team interaction

Trusted relationships enforcement for external systems and architectures

Security planning, assessment, and risk analysis/management

Government data handling and classification requirements identification

Multi-enclave system design with differing protection classifications

System-level security solution recommendation

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135700.00 - $251900.00

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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.