Cloud Platform Engineer Level III (TS/SCI w/ Poly)

Description:Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future.

At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity.

Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you.

Are you a Senior DevSecOps Engineer for something different? In this role you will:

+ Join a cloud-based DevSecOps team
+ Be responsible for developing and maintaining cloud infrastructure and pipeline infrastructure
+ Build upon inner-sourced infrastructure-as-code and contribute to shared repositories across organizations
+ Collaborate across teams with other DevSecOps engineers ensuring best practice
+ Demonstrate your great work ethic, communication skills, creativity and problem-solving skills to make a lasting difference.

This is a technical position in which the successful candidate will work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment, where every day brings a new challenge. We are seeking a results-oriented team player who thrives in an environment with constant discovery, shifting priorities, and timeline pressure to meet deadlines and beat the competition.
Basic Qualifications:
=> Active TS/SCI clearance and adjudicated polygraph
=> Current DoD IAT Level II certification or higher (e.g. Security+ or CISSP)
=> 3+ years of hands‑on experience in DevOps/DevSecOps engineering (infrastructure‑as‑code, CI/CD, automation, ansible, terraform, helm)
=> Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred)
=> Experience with Linux – daily administration of Red Hat or similar distributions, Bash/Python scripting, package management, system hardening, and troubleshooting.
Desired Skills:
=> Experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes/Docker)
=> Experience in DevSecOps or Infrastructure, especially in defense, aerospace, or mission‑critical domains.
=> Experience implementing NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53
=> Experience with GitOps workflows (Argo CD) and service mesh security (Istio)


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Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: TS/SCI w/Poly
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
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: SPACE
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First