Description:WHO WE ARE
The ISA UAS division of Lockheed Martin’s Advanced Development Programs (Skunk Works) is home to world‑class DevSecOps engineering talent and continues an 80‑year legacy of pioneering advanced aircraft. As part of the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Functional Domain, our team leads the implementation of DevSecOps practices that enable secure, reliable, and modern software delivery across cutting‑edge UAS platforms.
WHAT YOULL DO
You will design and implement secure, scalable Azure cloud platforms for mission‑critical systems. You’ll define cloud architecture patterns, guide infrastructure decisions, and ensure solutions meet security, compliance, and program requirements. You’ll partner with Cloud Infrastructure, Software Engineering, and Security teams to build cloud‑native architectures and align CI/CD pipelines with deployment strategies. While cloud‑focused, you’ll stay hands‑on with GitLab CI/CD to support automation and integration across Azure services. You’ll provide technical leadership by shaping IaC strategies, establishing reusable patterns, and enabling secure, repeatable deployments. You’ll also strengthen monitoring and observability by applying logs and metrics to improve reliability, security, and operational visibility.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
As a Staff DevSecOps Engineer, you will operate as a technical authority in cloud and DevSecOps engineering, shaping how Azure platforms are designed, deployed, and secured across programs. You will work at the intersection of cloud architecture, automation, and security, influencing technical decisions that impact multiple teams and systems. You will collaborate with senior engineers, architects, and security leaders across the organization, helping define best practices while staying hands-on with modern cloud tooling. This role offers the opportunity to drive platform evolution, mentor engineers, and contribute to the long-term technical direction of cloud and DevSecOps capabilities supporting current and next-generation systems.
YOUR IMPACT
Your work will directly shape the cloud foundation that enables secure, scalable, and reliable delivery of mission-critical capabilities. By designing robust Azure architectures and guiding IaC and pipeline strategies, you will enable teams to deploy faster while maintaining strong security and compliance standards. You will play a key role in advancing cloud maturity across programs, improving reliability, security, and operational efficiency. Through your technical leadership and hands-on expertise, you will help build resilient platforms that accelerate innovation and support the evolving needs of complex systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement Azure cloud architectures, including networking, identity, compute, storage, and security services to support scalable and secure platforms
- Define and enforce cloud standards, patterns, and best practices across Azure environments
- Design and support CI/CD pipelines in collaboration with DevSecOps engineers, ensuring pipelines align with cloud architecture and deployment strategies (GitLab CI/CD)
- Provide technical leadership on Infrastructure as Code (IaC) strategy, including tooling selection, reference implementations, and reusable modules/templates
- Serve as a technical escalation point for complex cloud, infrastructure, and deployment challenges
- Mentor and guide engineers on cloud architecture, infrastructure design, and DevSecOps practices
- Evaluate and recommend Azure services, tools, and technologies to improve platform reliability, scalability, and security
Travel up to 10 may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Experience designing, automating, and optimizing containerized CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD and cloud‑integrated services
- Experience working with containerized environments (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Python and scripting languages such as Bash and PowerShell
- Experience working with Linux‑based operating systems
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 6 years to be considered.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in architecting and integrating CI/CD ecosystems using GitLab, Nexus, Ansible, and Terraform
- Experience operating and supporting workloads in an Azure cloud environment
- Experience automating workflows and integrating tools within CI/CD and cloud environments
- Experience with monitoring and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)
- Experience using Agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g., Git, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD platforms)
- Demonstrated ability to mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction across teams
- Current Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: 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 Schedules: 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.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $118,700 - $209,300. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $136,500 - $236,555. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate’s final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidates work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as spanet and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the worlds 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.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
- Experience in architecting and integrating CI/CD ecosystems using GitLab, Nexus, Ansible, and Terraform
- Experience operating and supporting workloads in an Azure cloud environment
- Experience automating workflows and integrating tools within CI/CD and cloud environments
- Experience with monitoring and observability platforms (Prometheus, Grafana, Azure Monitor)
- Experience using Agile software development tools and methodologies (e.g., Git, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD platforms)
- Demonstrated ability to mentor senior engineers and influence technical direction across teams
- Current Security+ certification or the ability to obtain it
