Flight Test System Administrator

Lockheed Martin•Edwards AFB, CA

20h•$85,500 - $170,315•Onsite

About The Position

We are Lockheed Martin We are seeking a highly motivated IT Systems Engineer to support mission critical flight test and simulation environments, including the Multi-ship Virtual Development Lab (MVDL). This role blends traditional enterprise IT administration with hands-on support of advanced simulator systems used in test and evaluation. The ideal candidate is comfortable working across Windows Server and Linux environments, excels at technical troubleshooting, and has experience supporting cybersecurity and vulnerability management efforts in regulated or mission focused environments. Our employees play an active role in strengthening the quality of life where we live and work by volunteering more than 850,000 hours annually. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy: Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here. At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work. With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility. If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs , and apply for roles that align with your qualifications. Other Important Information 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 to work remotely Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. Work Schedule Information 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field or equivalent relevant experience
Active DoD Secret security clearance
Experience administering or supporting Windows operating systems (server or enterprise environments)
Experience administering or supporting Linux systems
Ability to work effectively in mission-critical or operational environments with a high level of attention to detail and accountability
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a technical team
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA Security+ Certification
Experience administering Windows Server environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, patching, and system troubleshooting
Experience supporting SUSE and/or Red Hat Linux in operational environments
Experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation, including tools such as Nessus
Familiarity with log aggregation and monitoring tools, such as Splunk
Experience supporting simulators, labs, or complex test environments, including simulator or lab operations
Familiarity with cybersecurity compliance environments, including STIGs, security controls, or vulnerability management processes
Experience working in DoD, aerospace, or other highly regulated technical environments
Experience supporting virtualized systems or specialized test hardware

Responsibilities

Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Windows Server systems supporting flight test equipment and simulators
Administer and support Linux systems used in simulation and test environments
Perform system hardening, patching, and vulnerability remediation in coordination with cybersecurity requirements
Conduct and support vulnerability scanning using tools such as Nessus, and assist with findings analysis and remediation tracking
Monitor system health and logs using Splunk, supporting troubleshooting and operational awareness
Serve as an administrator and simulator operator for the MVDL simulator, including: o User and system account management o System configuration and baseline maintenance o Supporting test events and simulation executions o Assisting engineers, pilots, and test teams during simulator operations
Diagnose complex system issues across hardware, operating systems, networks, and applications
Support system documentation, procedures, and audit artifacts
Participate in system tag-ups, planning meetings, and cross-site coordination activities as required