Role Overview
Lockheed Martin is hiring a mid-level DevOps Engineer. This is a contract role in Washington. Part of Lockheed Martin's Lifecycle hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Job Description: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.
Lockheed Martin provides Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)/SE Linux based HPC services throughout the lifecycle for computational requirements, architecture, acquisition, and operations to federal government customers. Our employees embrace innovation and are committed to a culture of continuous, standards-driven process improvement and assimilation of industry best practices. The program provides key supercomputing capabilities for solving important problems in science and technology. This work involves working on cutting edge HPC technologies to ensure that scientists and engineers will be able to fully utilize modern HPC systems.
We are seeking a DevOps Engineers familiar with Unix/Linux/SE for our Data Centric-Multi-Level Secure® (DC-MLS®) Enterprise team. The DC-MLS® Enterprise team provides initial deployment and coordination of initial site support for DC-MLS® deployments which include HPC programs and other contracts as well as for our DC-MLS® Core team.
You will be an active member of the DC-MLS® Enterprise team supporting multiple current and future contracts including the HPC contract.
The DC-MLS® Enterprise team is responsible for the development of documentation, scripting, processes, and other support necessary to deploy the DC-MLS® Core product and working with the sites including HPC and other current deployments to provide full spectrum of DevOps support for the DC-MLS® Core and Enterprise product and the implementations on the various contracts. You will work closely with the contract teams, users, and government to ensure the DC-MLS® Enterprise and Core products meet requirements and fully support each program's needs.
An individual should have demonstrated problem-solving ability.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Deploy through Red Hat (RH) Satellite and Ansible automation and maintain Red Hat Enterprise Linux/SE Linux configurations
Work with site administration one-on-one to troubleshoot automation/deployment issues
Install software libraries functioning in RHEL/SE Linux environment to support DC-MLS® Enterprise deployments
Monitor and modify DC-MLS® Enterprise in an agile and highly flexible environment
Engage 3rd party vendors to translate and integrate manual steps into deployment process
Apply best practices in DevOps engineering, delivering projects on time and with excellent quality
Provide support to staff and end users to resolve DC-MLS® Enterprise related issues
Create and/or modify existing DC-MLS® Enterprise DevOps to correct errors and/or improve deployment capabilities
Develop and execute test plans for filesystem upgrades and address with vendor support any issues that arise during testing
Potential for shaping new business growth with additional customers
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:
Medical
Dental
401k
Paid time off
Work/life balance
Career development
Mentorship opportunities
Rewards & recognition
We care about our employees and offer a generous benefits package : 401K, PTO, and work/life balance and more.
Qualifications: 5+ years of a combination of Linux, scripting/software development, and configuration management experience
Proficiency in Python, Perl, Korn, Bourne/Bash, Ansible and other shell scripting
Experience with revision control software (CVS, SVN, Git, GitLab, GitLab CI)
Management, development of DevOps deployment automation processes
Security+ Certification
TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance required to start
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the DevOps Engineer position at Lockheed Martin?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Lockheed Martin. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the DevOps Engineer position at Lockheed Martin located?
This position is based in Washington. Lockheed Martin has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a DevOps Engineer at Lockheed Martin earn?
Lockheed Martin has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the DevOps Engineer role at Lockheed Martin posted?
This role was posted on April 27, 2026 (52 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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