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Lockheed Martin · 2 months ago

Cyber Systems Security Engineer (Embedded)

Lockheed Martin is a leading technology innovation company, and they are seeking a Cyber Systems Security Engineer in the Program Protection Organization. The role involves overseeing Anti-Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity for DoD Weapon Systems, focusing on system security engineering design and implementation.

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Responsibilities

Assessing and mitigating System Security threats/risks throughout the embedded Weapon System development life cycle
Validating System Security Engineering requirements decomposition, allocation and analysis for embedded Weapon Systems
Implementing System Security Engineering solutions hardware and software
Verifying implementation of system security requirements
Designing, implementing, deploying, and maintaining state of the art System Security architectures and countermeasures to protect and enable innovative new Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control products
Analyzing weaknesses, vulnerabilities and threats against System Security posture on product designs
Prototyping and testing System Security countermeasures that defend against cyber-attacks against Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control Weapon System products

Qualification

System Security EngineeringDoD systems development life-cycleDoD compliance requirementsDoD 8140 certificationSecurity Verification testingEmbedded systems designSystem Security architecturesNIST SP 800-53 Security ControlsCreative problem solvingWriting skills

Required

Experience working within the DoD systems development life-cycle (SDLC)
Implementing System Security requirements on DoD systems to meet U.S. government compliance requirements
Experience supporting validation and verification of security requirements on DoD systems
Possess an approved DoD 8140 baseline certification for IAT/IAM Level II (CISSP, CAP, etc.) or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of start date in order to meet program requirements
Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. A company-sponsored Interim Secret is required to start

Preferred

Experience in supporting Security Verification testing on developed DoD Weapon Systems
Experience developing embedded DoD National Security Systems (NSS) requiring Systems Security Engineering implementations is preferred
Design experience through the DoD systems development life-cycle (SDLC) developing embedded system security solutions for DoD weapon or tactical systems
Tactical as well as strategic thinking and creative problem solving
Experience with embedded systems design
Excellent writing skills and ability to communicate effectively
Experience with embedded system vulnerability scanning and Software Assurance (SwA) activities
Strong understanding of System Security Engineering (SSE) principals and process. (NIST SP 800-161)
Experience in the identification, decomposition, allocation and verification of NIST SP 800-53 Security Controls on DoD systems

Benefits

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
Holidays

Company

Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that specializes in advanced technology systems, products, and services. It is a sub-organization of Lockheed Martin.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$6.06B
Key Investors
Air Force Research Laboratory
2025-12-05Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3B
2023-11-13Grant· $33.7M

Leadership Team

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Jim Taiclet
Chairman, President & CEO
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Craig Martell
Chief Technology Officer
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