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Systems Engineer-IT Asc Mgr - L4

Lockheed Martin · Grand Prairie, TX

Top Secret clearance requiredU.S. citizenship required

Posted 2026-11-09 · Verified live 2026-11-09

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About this role

Standard Job Description

As the Systems Engineer – IT Associate Manager (L4), you will be responsible for leading a team of Systems Engineering – IT professionals supporting classified environments. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

 

  • Direct management and supervision of Classified Systems Engineering – IT professionals (approximately 4–5 personnel).
  • Coordinate and manage all IT server, storage, desktop, and network needs within closed areas.
  • Identify staffing resources and work with a multifunctional team of engineers.
  • Coordinate with other Operations Leaders on workloads, scheduling, and escalating IT tasks.
  • Oversee vulnerability management and break-fix/service requests.
  • Participate in government and customer inspections and audit activities.
  • Support asset management and maintain knowledge of classified hardware assets within area of responsibility.
  • Support incident and demand management reporting and related operational activities.
  • Conduct performance reviews, provide mentorship, and support training and development of team members.
  • Ensure team execution of system administration, configuration, hardening, and sustainment activities in classified environments.

 

Selected candidate must be a U.S. Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Basic Qualifications

  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience / combined education in Science, Information Technology, or related discipline.
  • Direct management and supervision of Systems Engineering – IT professionals or other technical roles.
  • Demonstrated experience managing IT server, storage, desktop, and network needs within closed areas.
  • Experience conducting performance reviews, mentorship, and training.
  • Experience with vulnerability management and supporting break-fix / service request processes.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to coordinate with other Operations Leaders on workloads, scheduling, and escalations.

Desired Skills

  • Experience with managing Risk Management Framework (RMF) in a Special Access Program or classified environment.
  • Experience with ServiceCentral, Confluence, Jira, or Kanban workflow tools.
  • Asset management experience for classified hardware.
  • Incident and demand management reporting and monitoring.
  • Knowledge of DISA STIGs, system hardening, and related configuration management tools (e.g., Nessus, ePO, Ivanti, Splunk, or equivalents).
  • Experience with Windows and Linux system administration in classified environments.
  • Active Directory / domain experience.
  • Prior experience supporting government or customer inspections and audit activities.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $104900.00 - $194700.00

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The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.

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