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DevSecOps Associate Manager

Huntsville, Alabama
Full Time On-site

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Job Description

Job ID: 729094BR Date posted: May. 29, 2026
Description:We are seeking a seasoned and accomplished leader to spearhead our DevSecOps Engineering team in support of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. As a Functional Manager, you will provide strategic guidance and oversight to ensure the development and implementation of robust secure software development lifecycle practices, guaranteeing the integrity and security of our systems across the entire design-to-deployment spectrum.

In this role, you will serve as the leader of all DevSecOps Engineers within the Ground System, with a focus on attracting, developing, motivating, and retaining top engineering talent. Your key responsibilities will include:

Fostering a high-performing team culture that encourages innovation, excellence, and collaboration
Ensuring the adoption of best-in-class processes and tools to drive engineering excellence
Driving continuous improvement initiatives through mechanisms like 1LMX and other feedback channels

A strong background in DevOps and software development is highly preferred for this position, as it will enable you to provide informed leadership and technical guidance to your team. If you are a motivated and experienced leader with a passion for DevSecOps and engineering excellence, we encourage you to apply.
Basic Qualifications:
• Demonstrable knowledge about DevOps principles
• Demonstrated leadership or leader qualities such as setting strategy, strong communications, and energizing of teams.
• Ability to work independently and develop a strong support network across organizations
• Active DoD SECRET Clearance
• Bachelor’s Degree
Desired Skills:
• Previous experience in leading development of DevSecOps pipelines
• Previous experience as THAAD DevSecOps software team lead
• Proven ability to interface effectively with different levels of management and customer
• Ability to coordinate and influence across a broad range of stakeholders
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
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

About Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin is the largest defense contractor in the United States and one of the most influential aerospace and security companies in the world. The company develops advanced systems across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains, including fighter aircraft like the F-35, missile defense systems, satellites, space exploration technologies, and classified intelligence platforms that support U.S. and allied national security missions.

For job seekers, Lockheed Martin offers a wide range of career opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, aerospace design, systems integration, manufacturing, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on some of the most advanced and widely deployed defense systems in the world. Many roles involve supporting long-term programs with direct impact on military readiness and global security.

Unlike smaller defense firms that focus on niche technologies, Lockheed Martin operates at massive scale across multiple mission areas, giving employees exposure to complex systems such as stealth aircraft, missile defense networks, hypersonics, space-based systems, and autonomous platforms. The company also plays a major role in classified programs and next-generation defense technologies that shape the future of warfare and deterrence strategy.

As global defense priorities continue to shift toward advanced aerospace systems, space dominance, and integrated multi-domain operations, Lockheed Martin remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking stable, highly technical, and mission-driven careers with global impact, Lockheed Martin continues to stand as a defining pillar of aerospace and national security.

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