Cyber System Security Engineer Sr Stf - Level 5

Lockheed Martin • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

This is an Individual Contributor position for the Integrated Fighter Group (IFG) Line of Business (LoB) Cyber Lead Engineer. The Integrated Fighter Group is comprised of F-22, F-16, T-50 platforms. This position resides in the IFG Line of Business Engineering and Technology organization. The IFG Cyber Lead Engineer position reports to the IFG LoB Systems Engineering Segment Lead. The individual will be responsible for leading, integrating and managing the entire IFG Cyber contract work portfolio. This involves extensive collaboration and interaction with the Aeronautics Cyber Domain Excellence team which includes: Cyber Infrastructure Engineering, Cyber Resiliency Engineering, Cyber Secure Software and Cyberworks teams and their USG Customer counterparts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field.
• Experience with Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) and security requirement implementation.
• Experience leading engineering teams.
• Project management experience.
• Secret security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience reviewing and evaluating Basis of Estimates for technical accuracy and completeness across the Cyber Engineering, Design, Crypto and TEMPEST teams.
• Experience working in an aerospace design environment (e.g. F-22 Program) with exposure to DoD customers and their accrediting authorities.
• Experience analyzing, decomposing, and allocating security controls into executable security requirements at the system, sub-system and component level.
• Experience developing security architecture representations (e.g. Accreditation Boundaries, Physical Diagrams, Logical Diagrams, Functional Diagrams), system design modeling (UML, SysML, Rhapsody, Cameo), as well as requirements management.
• Experience with Implementing the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and NIST SP 800-53 controls, specifically related to Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG).
• Skilled in reverse engineering and vulnerability research to uncover hidden or advanced threats.
• Familiar with tools and techniques for static and dynamic code analysis.
• Effective at documenting findings and communicating risks to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Skilled in firmware analysis and vulnerability detection.
• Familiarity with generating Basis of Estimates (BoEs).
• Proficient in translating high-level security objectives into actionable, testable requirements to ensure complete contract scope coverage and high-quality delivery.
• Deep understanding of industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and emerging threats to inform secure design and implementation.
• Experience leading independent research initiatives to identify and address evolving application security challenges.
• Innovative mindset with the ability to prototype and implement advanced security solutions that enhance organizational capabilities.
• Strong collaboration skills with engineering and product teams to embed modern security practices into development workflows.
• Proven ability to mentor and train technical staff at all levels through structured programs, workshops, and technical documentation.
• Recognized as a subject matter expert who fosters a culture of continuous learning and security excellence.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversight and execution of cyber security requirements across the entire IFG portfolio Cyber boundaries and for the full life-cycle of each platform program (development, modernization, production and sustainment).
• Technical responsibility for complete product life cycle performance and interface with end-user, customer counterparts concerning cyber design, development, integration, configuration and sustainment of products.
• Support/coordinate the execution of a range of cyber risk analysis and security assessment methods.
• Comprehend and support customer composition of Security Classification Guide (SCG) guidance.
• Implement patches and Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) to address cyber vulnerabilities, feature changes, or obsolescence.
• Develop documentation for specific installations and configurations necessary to obtain Authorizations to Operation (ATOs) in support of program schedules.
• Contribute to and implement Plan of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to mitigate open cyber risks.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees