Mid-Career IT Platform Specialist

Description: The Platform Engineer candidate is responsible for the definition, design, development, buildup, integration, delivery, and sustainment of complex deliverable information systems to support operational platforms. Primary responsibilities include:- Definition, standup, and sustainment of cyber-hardened information system networks to support deliverable and non-deliverable products- Definition and sustainment of cyber-hardened gold images to support efficient and consistent operation of deliverable information systems- Development and sustainment of installation and configuration scripts to support efficient and consistent delivery of hardware and software products- Execution of installation and configuration scripts onto deliverable products and at customer sitesApplicant is expected to analyze and resolve hardware/software compatibility issues as they arise in complex information system networks; implement patches and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to address cyber vulnerabilities, feature changes, or obsolescence; develop documentation for specific installations and configurations necessary to obtain Authorizations to Operation (ATOs) in support of program schedules; and contribute to and implement Plans of Actions and Milestones (POAMs) to mitigate open cyber risks. Applicant will coordinate with other program groups in the development and maintenance of System Under Test (SUT) setups and configurations, and will integrate and test changes in the Software Integration Lab (SIL) prior to deployment to customer production systems.The ideal candidate will communicate effectively with a range of audiences, technical and non-technical, and will function effectively on an engineering team to create a collaborative and inclusive environment that allows for the establishment of mission goals, itemized planning of tasks, and prioritization of tasks that drives the efficient execution of objectives.Must be a US citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 6 years to be considered.Basic Qualifications:- B.S. degree in a technical discipline such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Security, or Information Technology – or equivalent applied experience.Desired Skills:- DoD Directive 8570.1 IAT Level II or higher certification (Security + certification or higher)- Actively hold one or more of the following product certifications: Cisco – CCNA Security, Windows – MCSA, RHEL – RHCSA/Linux+, Junos – IJOS, VMWare-VCA, Splunk Power User.- Experience hardening operating systems to mitigate cyber vulnerabilities (MS Windows, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), IOS for Cisco Networking, Data OnTap for NetApp, etc.)- Experience with LAN/WAN infrastructures, TCP/IP, IP configuration, peer-to-peer networking, IP addressing & subnets, switching and routing,- Experience with scripting (Powershell/Kickstart/Ansible)- Experience with active directory server administration- Experience administering system functions including security policies and account management of Microsoft Windows and Server as well as Linux/Unix-based systems- Experience implementing the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) to cyber-harden information systems commensurate with customer needs- Experience with documentation and technical writing to maintain system configurations and network diagrams- Experience with engineering change processes and/or configuration control processes.- Experience with system architecture and system design modeling tools- Experience conducting technical trade studies and assessments- Experience working in an aerospace design environment with exposure to DoD customers- Demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills- Analytical thinker with a demonstrated ability of solving complex problems requiring ingenuity and innovation- Experience with Agile project management tools (JIRA, VersionOne, etc.)- Ability to travel as requiredBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:job.QualificationsLockheed 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.Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.EXPERIENCE LEVEL:Experienced Professional