DevSecOps Software Engineer – Secret Clearance

Job ID: 719444BR Date posted: Mar. 03, 2026
Description:What We’re Doing
We're working on the cutting edge of defense technology, developing advanced solutions to address some of the most complex and mission-critical challenges in national security. Our focus is on enabling faster, smarter decision-making through innovation in tracking, sensor integration, and battle management systems.

The Work
Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems (RMS) is seeking a DevSecOps (DSO) Associate Engineer to design, develop, and operate a secure, fully‑automated infrastructure pipeline. This role will support Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) development. This role will also support DoD STIG compliance, configuration‑management baselines, and continual technology refreshes—while adhering to the highest cybersecurity standards required for mission‑critical systems. The selected candidate will work with Software and System Engineers supporting the C2BMC program for the Missile Defense Agency.

Who We Are
As leader of the C2BMC team, Lockheed Martin directs a partnership of highly responsive industry leaders developing and fielding the backbone of America’s missile defense. Together, this national team supports the design, development, test, integration and fielding of hardware and software elements that enable the Missile Defense System (MDS) to function effectively and continually. You will also have the opportunity to interface with our key customers in the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Who You Are
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced candidate to join our team. The successful candidate will need to utilize good communication skills and good organizational skills to facilitate collaboration across the many organizations necessary to accomplish challenging missions.

Why Join Us
-Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life
-Our flexible schedules, competitive pay and comprehensive benefits enable you to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work.
Basic Qualifications:
• An Interim Secret Clearance is required for consideration or higher
• A DOD IAT Level II certification is required
• Completion of coursework or certifications covering DevSecOps concepts, scripting, or cloud infrastructure (e.g., CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Linux Fundamentals, etc.).
• experience documenting work in Confluence, wikis, or similar knowledge‑base tools.
• Understanding of Infrastructure-as-Code
• Experience with either Ansible or Python scripting and basic automation of Windows or Linux hosts.
• Experience with containers - Docker/Podman
Desired Skills:
• Writing Ansible playbooks/roles, inventory management; Packer image creation (basic Terraform exposure)
• Python scripting for API/automation; Bash & PowerShell basics
• CI/CD pipeline development (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Azure DevOps, or GitHub Actions) with linting, unit tests, security scans
• Familiarity with Kubernetes/OpenShift concepts
• Git version‑control workflow (branching, PRs, code reviews)
• Secret storage via HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, or AWS Secrets Manager
• STIG compliance tooling (OpenSCAP/InSpec); track drift & raise tickets
• Basic monitoring/alerting (Prometheus/Grafana or ELK)
• Documentation in Confluence/Wiki; user‑guide creation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently on small‑to‑medium projects and collaborate within a team environment.
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: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
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: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Task Order/IDIQ
Shift: First