Cyber Software Engineer- Early Career

Lockheed Martin•Littleton, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cyber Software Engineer Associate role is an entry‑level position focused towards recent graduates or early career professionals eager to begin applying cybersecurity principles within a fast‑moving cyber engineering environment. In this position you will work under the guidance of senior cyber engineers and architects to learn and implement established security frameworks such as NIST, OWASP, and ISO 27001 throughout the software development lifecycle. Daily activities include assisting with vulnerability scans, static‑code analysis, and basic compliance checks while gaining hands‑on experience with Python scripts that automate security‑related tasks. The Cyber Software Engineer Associate will contribute to CI/CD pipelines by adding modest security checks, help maintain documentation of security findings, and support the preparation of reports for internal stakeholders. Collaboration is a key component as you will attend cross‑functional meetings with product owners, DevOps, and software architects to understand how security requirements are translated into code, and will participate in code‑review sessions to learn secure‑coding best practices. Mentorship and continuous learning are emphasized as you will be expected to complete onboarding training, pursue relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC), and stay current on emerging threats by engaging in internal knowledge‑sharing events.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance.
Possess or ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification (or DoDM 8140.03 equivalent or higher certification) within 90 days of hire.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field.
0–2 years of software development/scripting or related technical experience. This can include internships, co-op positions, capstone projects, open-source contributions, or any hands-on work that demonstrates the ability to write, test, and maintain code.
Familiarity with Linux Command Line Interface (CLI) and Bash shell.
Proficiency in at least one high-level language (preferably Python) plus exposure to another language such as Java, C/C++, or Go.
Ability to read, modify, and debug existing codebases.
Solid foundation in programming (especially Python).
Basic grasp of core security concepts and industry standards.
Ability to quickly learn and apply tools such as Git and simple static-analysis scanners.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Ability to follow guidance, ask targeted questions, and clearly document work for both technical and non-technical audiences.
Proactive learning mindset, demonstrated through coursework, projects, internships, or self-directed study.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and/or Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF).
Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Center for Internet Security (CIS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or equivalent cyber security standards providers.
Basic familiarity with core cybersecurity concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and authorization.
Introductory exposure to industry frameworks (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and secure-coding best practices.
Introductory experience with version-control systems (Git), basic static analysis tools (e.g., Bandit, pylint), and simple CI/CD concepts (e.g., running automated tests in a pipeline).
Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing clear technical notes, meeting minutes, and basic documentation for internal stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, follow direction from senior engineers or architects, and contribute constructively during code reviews and stand-ups.
Evident enthusiasm for continuous learning, participation in hackathons, security clubs, online courses (e.g., Coursera, Udemy), or relevant personal projects that show a proactive approach to building cyber-software expertise.

Responsibilities

Assisting with vulnerability scans, static-code analysis, and basic compliance checks.
Gaining hands-on experience with Python scripts that automate security-related tasks.
Contributing to CI/CD pipelines by adding modest security checks.
Helping maintain documentation of security findings.
Supporting the preparation of reports for internal stakeholders.
Attending cross-functional meetings with product owners, DevOps, and software architects.
Participating in code-review sessions to learn secure-coding best practices.
Completing onboarding training.
Pursuing relevant certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+, GSEC).
Staying current on emerging threats by engaging in internal knowledge-sharing events.