Network Engineer, Sr / Secret / Onsite: Kings Bay, GA

Job ID: 727488BR Date posted: May. 07, 2026
Description:This position requires an active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Lockheed Martin is looking for a passionate and dedicated individual who is well-versed in Network Engineering including a strong understanding of network, server, and storage environments to support military Space Programs. This position receives day-to-day operations guidance from program staff and will report to the LM IS SWFLANT IT OPS Manager. This is an onsite role, working a 9x80 schedule (every other Friday off!).

Responsibilities include:
• Designing, implementing, and maintaining our server infrastructure, including hardware, software, and network components
• Ensuring the security, integrity, and availability of our servers and data
• Providing technical leadership and guidance to junior team members
• Collaborating with other IT teams to ensure seamless integration and support of business applications
• Developing and implementing disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Staying up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies to continuously improve our server infrastructure
• US Citizenship required at this facility
Basic Qualifications:
• 3+ years of Network Engineering experience (i.e. design, implementation, troubleshooting of complex network infrastructure)
• Active Secret Clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance
• Active CCNA (or higher) Cisco certification
• Experience in designing LAN, WAN, and data center networks
• Knowledge of OSI, TCP/IP Models, Layer 2/3 technologies (VLAN, OSPF, BGP), and hands-on experience with Cisco hardware
• Familiarity with one or more of the following: DISA STIGs, COMSEC, and/or TACLANEs
• Strong network traffic analysis, diagnostic, and troubleshooting skills
• Understanding of advanced DNS concepts
Desired Skills:
• Functional understanding of Splunk for data collection, real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and root-cause analysis
• Implementation and configuration of firewalls (Palo Alto preferred)
• Understanding of virtualization technologies (i.e. VMware, vSAN)
• Experience with Cloud Networking Infrastructure
• Experience with network automation tools such as Ansible
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, Agile / Scrum environment
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio
• Familiarity with installation and configuration of Big-IP (F5)
• Active Top Secret Clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Top 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: No
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First