Systems Engineer - IT, Stf / Windows / Secret / Onsite: Huntsville, AL - Military Veterans

Description:This position is within Lockheed Martin Enterprise Business and Digital Transformation (EBDT) Classified IT Transformation organization. It is chartered with transforming IT is delivery to Classified programs and environments. If you’re looking for your next challenge in a fast paced, innovation-oriented group, look no further!
Lockheed Martin recognizes the tremendous opportunity for significant advancement in the way Classified IT services are delivered to our Business Area partners. These improvements will ultimately enable Lockheed to build better products faster in support US Department of Defense mission. In acknowledgement of this opportunity, the Classified Transformation organization and leadership structure have been put in place, along with significant investment to drive positive changes to both transform and standardize Classified IT delivery.
The selected candidate will be a System Engineer for an enterprise WAN solution: DarkStar! They will be responsible for supporting the Windows environments within DarkStar at one of our node locations and will serve as a primary interface for DarkStar. The selected candidate will closely work with the larger DarkStar system engineering and network teams to maintain, sustain and keep secure all Windows environments throughout the system. The individual must be comfortable working in an environment supporting a large number of different platforms which range from enterprise servers to small and midsize servers. They will be responsible for system installations, upgrades, configurations, software installation, patching and maintenance. Knowledge of various protocols such as DNS, SMTP, NFS, FTP, Telnet, ssh, and etc protocols and system network tuning and configuration will be leveraged on a consistent basis.
Core Responsibilities include:
• Design, implement, and manage Active Directory and Group Policy configurations to ensure secure and efficient operation of our network infrastructure
• Configure and maintain DHCP and DNS services
• Lead and contribute to IT projects, demonstrating a strong ability to manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines and objectives
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and technical support for complex software, and hardware issues, ensuring minimal downtime and disruption to business operations.
• Implement and administer virtualization technologies, including VMware and Red Hat KVM, to optimize infrastructure flexibility and efficiency.
• Design, implement, and manage PowerShell and Ansible scripts
Basic Qualifications:
• Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with Active Directory, Group Policy, DHCP, and DNS.
• Advanced knowledge in implementing automation and utilizing PowerShell and Ansible scripts
• Strong project management skills, with a proven track record of leading and delivering IT projects.
• Exceptional troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly.
• Extensive experience with Red Hat Linux and Windows environments.
• Proficiency in VMware and Red Hat KVM virtualization technologies.
• Solid understanding of NAS and SAN storage architectures and technologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a strong emphasis on teamwork.
• Ability to work well with others, including team members from different departments and varying levels of technical expertise.
• Active Secret Security Clearance
• Security+
Desired Skills:
• Experience managing and configuring Red Hat Linux and Windows servers environments, applying best practices for system security and performance.
• Experience with Domain Capable Windows/Linux/Virtualization
• Demonstrated experience working in Agile teams leveraging Scrum, Kanban or other methodologies and/or understanding of agile development concepts
• Experience with System Engineering/Architecture/Administration in a large and distributed environment
• Certifications in relevant technologies Microsoft, Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), or VMware Certified Professional (VCP)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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.
Join us at Lockheed Martin, where your mission is ours. Our customers tackle the hardest missions. Those that demand extraordinary amounts of courage, resilience and precision. They’re dangerous. Critical. Sometimes they even provide an opportunity to change the world and save lives. Those are the missions we care about.

As a leading technology innovation company, Lockheed Martin’s vast team works with partners around the world to bring proven performance to our customers’ toughest challenges. Lockheed Martin has employees based in many states throughout the U.S., and Internationally, with business locations in many nations and territories.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: ENTERPRISE BUSINESS SERVICES
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Information Technology
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First