Lockheed Martin
Huntsville, Alabama
Cyber Systems Software Engineer- Early Career
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Security Clearance
Secret
Shift
First
Direct/Indirect
Direct
Business Area
Rotary and Mission Systems
Department
XECTQQ:Cyber Resiliency B
Relocation/Housing Stipend Available
Possible
Job Code/Title
E9751:Cyber Software Engr Asc
Job Class
Cyber Security Engineering
Job Category
4 yr and up College
Program
MASC-F
Req Type
Full-Time
Job Description
By bringing together people that use their passion for purposeful innovation, at Lockheed Martin we 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 development 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. At Lockheed Martin, we place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering innovation, integrity, and exemplifying the epitome of corporate responsibility. Your Mission is Ours.
The Cyber Software Engineer Associate will develop secure Python applications/tools by writing, reviewing, and maintaining high‑quality code, incorporating essential security controls such as authentication, encryption, and input validation. They will assist senior engineers in threat modeling to identify potential risks early in the development cycle and use static and dynamic analysis tools (e.g., Bandit, SonarQube, CodeQL, fuzzers) to detect and remediate vulnerabilities. The role also involves contributing to CI/CD pipelines to ensure security checks are embedded, and producing clear documentation, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides, to facilitate knowledge sharing. Collaboration is key; the engineer will work closely with product managers, system architects, and DevSecOps teams to deliver secure cyber‑based features on schedule, while continuously staying current with emerging cybersecurity trends, standards (such as NIST and OWASP), and best practices.
The Cyber Software Engineer Associate will develop secure Python applications/tools by writing, reviewing, and maintaining high‑quality code, incorporating essential security controls such as authentication, encryption, and input validation. They will assist senior engineers in threat modeling to identify potential risks early in the development cycle and use static and dynamic analysis tools (e.g., Bandit, SonarQube, CodeQL, fuzzers) to detect and remediate vulnerabilities. The role also involves contributing to CI/CD pipelines to ensure security checks are embedded, and producing clear documentation, including design specifications, code comments, and user guides, to facilitate knowledge sharing. Collaboration is key; the engineer will work closely with product managers, system architects, and DevSecOps teams to deliver secure cyber‑based features on schedule, while continuously staying current with emerging cybersecurity trends, standards (such as NIST and OWASP), and best practices.
Basic Qualifications
• B.S. in Computer or Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 0-1 years of software development experience (internships, co-ops, acceptable).
• Possess CompTIA Security+ certification, or ability to get within 60 days of hire.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Basic understanding of software security concepts (e.g., confidentiality, integrity, authentication, authorization, secure coding principles).
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
• 0-1 years of software development experience (internships, co-ops, acceptable).
• Possess CompTIA Security+ certification, or ability to get within 60 days of hire.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.
• Basic understanding of software security concepts (e.g., confidentiality, integrity, authentication, authorization, secure coding principles).
• Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.
Desired skills
• Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Assured Compliance Assessment Solution (ACAS) testing and scanning.
• Full software life-cycle development.
• Basic knowledge of cloud container scanning.
• Prior software development experience (Python).
• Familiarity with Agile practices.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps processes.
• Eagerness to learn and stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.
• Full software life-cycle development.
• Basic knowledge of cloud container scanning.
• Prior software development experience (Python).
• Familiarity with Agile practices.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps processes.
• Eagerness to learn and stay current with emerging cybersecurity trends and technologies.
State
Alabama
Zip
35808
EEO
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.
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.
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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.
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.
City, State
Huntsville-AL
Other Important Information
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 Schedule Information
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.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
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Employee will work on-site full-time
National Pay Statement
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 $70,600 - $124,430. 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.
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.
Premium Pay Statement
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $81,200 - $140,645. 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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
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.
This position is incentive plan eligible.