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Lockheed Martin

Linux Systems Engineer Sr.

moorestown township, NJ

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Lockheed Martin lists this Linux Systems Engineer Sr. opportunity in moorestown township, New Jersey. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology and engineering.

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WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry. With a rich legacy of excellence and a commitment to delivering advanced capabilities to our customers, we are proud to be at the forefront of cutting‑edge technology and engineering.

What We're Doing

At Lockheed Martin, we're revolutionizing the aerospace and defense sector through groundbreaking technology, advanced manufacturing processes, and a world‑class team of professionals. Our mission‑driven approach and unwavering dedication to excellence ensure that we continue to deliver superior products and solutions to our customers around the world.

THE WORK

Specific Responsibilities Include

Hardware and software installation / de-installation (COTS and custom software)

Configuration management, build automation and release engineering

Fault detection and fault isolation

Volume backups, system monitoring and clean up

User support and working knowledge of internal/external network interfaces

Who You Are

We are seeking individuals with:

Excellent customer and interpersonal skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

The ability to blend technical skills and responsibility to user needs

Great attention to detail and who are able to process multiple jobs at the same time

WHY JOIN US

As an employee at Lockheed Martin, your health and wellbeing are paramount.

From medical insurance, to legal help and tuition reimbursement, we provide benefits to improve your life. Come check out all of the amazing benefits Lockheed Martin has to offer.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or STEM related field

Minimum of 5 years related professional experience, with at least two years in deployment/administration of a Linux Operating Environment (preferably Red Hat)

Systems Engineering experience working in any of the following areas; tactical environments, network operations, user account creation and management, security OS patching as well as security auditing

Experience with coding / scripting / automation / orchestration platforms (such as Python, Ansible, and bash)

Configuration management and change management experience using tools such as Git, ClearCase, and ClearQuest

CompTIA Security+ certification or ability to obtain

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance at the SECRET level

Requires U.S. Citizenship

Ability to Travel

Desired Skills

Experience supporting ship network/operating environment installations and checkouts

Advanced technical certification(s) such as Linux+ or RHCSA

Knowledge of RMF Compliance and familiarity with DISA STIG's

Experience with Rational ClearCase tools supporting the software configuration management (SCM) processes

Demonstrated expertise in deploying, configuring, and maintaining RedHat Enterprise Linux across multiple major releases (6,8, and10), including system administration, package management, kernel tuning, and troubleshooting in enterprise environments

Understanding of designing, provisioning, and managing scalable cloud‑based infrastructure services (compute, storage, networking) using IaaS solutions, with a focus on automation, cost optimization, and adherence to service‑level agreements

Proficiency in scripting for automation, data parsing, system orchestration, and development of custom utilities, with an emphasis on writing clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code

Strong command of Git for source‑code management, including branching strategies, merge workflows, repository maintenance, and collaboration practices that ensure code integrity and traceability across development teams

Knowledge of Ansible for orchestrating complex deployments, writing reusable playbooks, managing inventories, and implementing idempotent configuration‑as‑code practices to accelerate provisioning and ensure consistent environments

Experience with VMware ESXi installation, configuration, and administration, as well as integration with vCenter, virtual networking, storage provisioning, and performance monitoring within virtualized data‑center environments

CompTIA Security+ Certification: Comprehensive understanding of foundational cybersecurity principles, including network security, risk management, threat analysis, cryptographic concepts, and best practices for securing systems and data in accordance with industry standards

Pay Information

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At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well‑being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally. 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.

Additional specific benefits are dependent upon the business unit and the collective‑bargaining agreement.

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) 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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