DevOps Engineer - Space Domain

About

Join Lockheed Martin Space, where we view space as a realm of possibilities, dedicated to innovation and transforming the future with advanced technologies. We are looking for skilled DevOps Engineers to support our Data Centric‑Multi‑Level Secure® (DC‑MLS®) Enterprise team, focused on deploying top‑tier HPC services.

Your role will be vital in providing operational support for various contracts, including high‑performance computing (HPC) initiatives. As a member of our team, you will develop documentation, scripts, and processes necessary for successful deployments and support the seamless operation of our DC‑MLS® Core product.

Responsibilities

• Deploy and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and SE Linux configurations using Red Hat Satellite and Ansible automation.
• Collaborate with site administration for troubleshooting automation and deployment issues.
• Install software libraries in RHEL/SE Linux environment to facilitate DC‑MLS® deployments.
• Support continuous monitoring and adaptation of the DC‑MLS® Enterprise in agile settings.
• Engage with third‑party vendors to integrate manual deployment steps into automated processes.
• Apply best practices in DevOps to ensure quality and timeliness of project delivery.
• Provide effective support to staff and end users regarding DC‑MLS® Enterprise issues.
• Modify existing DC‑MLS® Enterprise DevOps scripts to enhance deployment capabilities.
• Develop test plans for filesystem upgrades and collaborate with vendor support for issue resolution.
• Drive new business growth opportunities by effectively communicating with customers.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• 401K
• Paid time off
• Career development
• Mentorship opportunities

Basic Qualifications

• 5+ years of Linux, scripting/software development, and configuration management experience.
• Proficiency in Python, Perl, Shell scripting (Bash, Korn, Bourne), and Ansible.
• Experience with version control systems (CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab).
• Security+ Certification.
• TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance required to start.

Desired Skills

• Understanding of software development processes from requirements gathering to testing.
• Expertise in SE Linux configuration and policy management.
• Familiarity with RH Satellite, Lustre, NFS, and various file systems.
• Experience with Ethernet networking and RDMA communications (InfiniBand and OmniPath).
• Knowledge of identity management systems including LDAP and token‑based authentication.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for effective customer engagement.

Additional Information

• This position requires a government security clearance; US Citizenship is mandatory.
• The work will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
• We support a variety of work schedules for flexibility.

If you're eager to be part of a forward‑thinking team that strives to make a difference in the domain of space technology, we encourage you to apply today!