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Cyber Systems Security Engineer (Embedded)
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A Cyber Security Engineer designs systems that protect the security of large databases, including databases with customer information and patient files. Examines client computer systems, identifies weak points in security, develops and implements new systems, monitors and responds to security issues.
$114,038 / year median in Texas
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Cyber Systems Security Engineer (Embedded)
Lockheed Martin
- Grand Prairie, Texas
PERMANENT
Updated 08/27/2026 Job Description Job SummaryDescription:
You will be a Cyber Systems Security Engineer in the Program Protection Organization. Our organization oversees all aspects of Anti-Tamper and embedded Cybersecurity across Missiles and Fire Control. We are chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain secure products across our Lines of Business. What You Will Be Doing As the Cyber Systems Security Engineer you will be responsible for providing embedded System Security Engineering design and implementation in all aspects of System Security Engineering (SSE) process in development of Department of Defense (DoD) Weapon Systems.Your responsibilities will include:
- 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
- For a level 2, we typically look for a Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 2 years of professional experience; or no experience required with a related Masters degree, or equivalent experience/combined education.
Further Information About This Opportunity:
MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN
- The selected candidate must be able to obtain a secret clearance. A company-sponsored interim secret is required to start. mfccyberhotjobs MFCnews MFChotjobs LMCyberBasic Qualifications:
- 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.
Desired Skills:
- 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.
SP 800-161
)- Experience in the identification, decomposition, allocation and verification of
NIST SP 800-53
Security Controls on DoD systemsSecurity 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 KnowExpression 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 toWork 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 thisPosition:
4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week 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. 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 ProfessionalBusiness Unit:
MISSILES AND FIRE CONTROL
Relocation Available:
PossibleCareer Area:
Cyber Security EngineeringType:
Full-TimeShift:
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- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Dental Insurance