Field Operations/Network Engineer

Lockheed Martin•King of Prussia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Space is a critical domain, connecting our technologies, our security and our humanity. While others view space as a destination, we see it as a realm of possibilities, where we can do more — we can innovate, invest, inspire and integrate our capabilities to transform the future. At Lockheed Martin Space, we aim to harness the full potential of space to cultivate innovation, reduce costs, and push the boundaries of what technology can achieve. We’re creating future-ready solutions, focusing on resiliency and urgency through our 21st Century Security® vision. We’re erasing boundaries and forming partnerships across industries and around the world. We’re advancing spacecraft and the workforce to fuel the next generation. And we’re reimagining how space can connect us, ensuring security and prosperity. Join us in shaping a new era in space and find a career that's built for you. This position is a rare opportunity… an opening on one of Lockheed Martin’s most successful programs! Come join the MARK IV-B team! We are the leading weather program of US Armed Force that receives meteorological satellite data from all over the world. Our 9 ground station around the world provide critical situation awareness weather data for our frontline troops. Our servers control the antennas, obtain and manipulate the data, then provide the images to our client product. Our client product itself provides our users with countless functionalities for our downloaded data. MARK IV-B handles everything from start to finish. We are currently looking to expand our field operations team and will create the perfect role for the right individual. This engineering position is responsible for the upkeep, monitoring, and troubleshooting of complex network infrastructure supporting mission critical systems. The role ensures high availability, optimal performance, and compliance with security standards across LAN, WAN, and satellite communication links. This position requires hands on maintenance experience, a solid understanding of network protocols, and the ability to diagnose and resolve hardware and software issues promptly. This position will also assist in the maintenance and troubleshooting of field sites, acting as support. This position requires a Secret Clearance.

Requirements

Proficient with routing/switching platforms.
Strong knowledge of networking fundamentals, including routing and switching protocols and performance‑enhancement technologies.
Experience with network security devices (firewalls, IDS/IPS) and VPN technologies.
Familiarity with network monitoring/management tools.
Ability to read and modify device configurations via CLI and GUI.
System Maintainer experience.
Active Secret Clearance.
Security + certification.
Must be a US Citizen for consideration.

Nice To Haves

MARK IV-B system knowledge.
Experience with satellite communications and tactical networking.
Cisco CCNA or equivalent certification.
Experience with Windows operating system.
Experience with hardware engineering.
Ability to reframe the issue to find a solution when roadblocks arise.
Experience performing technical orders verification/certification.

Responsibilities

Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on routers, switches, firewalls, wireless APs, and related network hardware.
Monitor network health and initiate corrective actions for alarms and performance degradations.
Conduct fault isolation and root cause.
Apply configuration changes, firmware upgrades, and security patches.
Maintain accurate network drawings.
Participate in on call rotation, providing after hours support and rapid response to network incidents.
Assist in the design and implementation of network improvements.