Description: In light of current internal business pressures, priority consideration will be given to qualified candidates who are currently affiliated with the Enterprise Operations’ Enterprise Business & Digital Transformation (EBDT) organization

Windows System Administrator:

Windows System Administrator Job Requirements:

Lockheed Martin Enterprise Operations (EO) is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Full-Time Windows System Administrator to support the Space business area's CPS classified program in Littleton, Colorado. As a key member of our team, you will apply your extensive technical expertise to administer and secure Windows-based classified networks, driving innovative solutions that ensure compliance, resilience, and mission success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary technical contact for senior external stakeholders on critical technical matters, representing the organization with expertise and professionalism
• Develop and implement technical solutions for complex challenges in classified IT environments, leveraging ingenuity and creativity to drive innovation and excellence
• Design, estimate, order, track, install, configure, secure, harden, remediate, test, upgrade, and decommission data center equipment, network switches, virtual servers, physical servers, client workstations, and network-attached storage equipment
• Provide application support to program engineers to ensure successful synergy between program deliverables and underlying IT infrastructure
• Ensure ongoing operations, maintenance, and continuous improvement of multiple classified IT program environments
• Manage, control, and comply with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
• Work with considerable independence and latitude to determine technical objectives and approaches, guiding the successful completion of major programs and assuming project leadership responsibilities as needed
• Influence the long-term performance and compliance of classified networks, ensuring the highest levels of security, reliability, and efficiency
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and mitigate potential risks, ensuring the integrity and continuity of classified operations

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience administering Microsoft Windows environments, including Active Directory and Group Policy
• Experience with Windows/Linux administration or Net App storage systems
• Experience applying DISA STIGs and resolving security vulnerabilities
• Experience or knowledge of automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Ansible
• Security+ certification (or higher DoD 8570-compliant certification)
• 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
• Installation and configuration experience of Microsoft Windows 10 and 11 workstations and peripherals
• Experience with user account management, administration, and access controls
• Strong technical troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
  Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance

Desired Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent experience
• Five (5) years of experience in a System Administration role
• Experience with virtualization technologies, cloud integration (AWS or Microsoft Azure), or automation frameworks
• Familiarity with secure configuration baselines and compliance auditing in classified environments
• Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) Windows Server 2016 certification
• Red Hat Certified System Administrator certification equivalent or higher
• VMware Certified Professional certification
• Understanding of Certificate Authorities (CA) and Public Key Infrastructure

Strong communication and leadership skills with experience guiding technical teams

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

Clearance Level: 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: 9x80 every other Friday off
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information 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 and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: 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, and Holidays.
(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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.

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: No

Career Area: Information Technology

Type: Full-Time

Shift: First