Job Description
Job Title:  Entry Level Network Admin
Posting Start Date:  10/5/26

Standard Job Description

At Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, we are driven by innovation and integrity. We believe that by applying the highest standards of business ethics and visionary thinking, everything is within our reach – and yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Joining the Lockheed Martin Autonomic Logistics Information System (ALIS) Autonomic Logistics Operating Unit (ALOU) team immediately opens a world of educational and experiential development opportunities for you. Professionally, ALIS IT Service administrators develop skills to support our many expanding domestic US or international locations. Lockheed Martin values you, your skills, training, and education. Come and experience your future!

This role is for the Network Administrator for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) ALIS ALOU at the Lockheed Martin factory in Fort Worth, TX. The Network Administrator is responsible for the oversight and daily maintenance of all network appliances at the ALIS centralized Autonomic Logistics Operating Unit (ALOU) and serves as the primary point of contact for any issues stemming from these systems. This role provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of moderate scope and complexity. Performs a variety of activities in information systems design, development, and analysis encompassing one or more of the following areas of technical expertise: programming, computer application analysis, software development, systems integration, and related disciplines.

The ALIS Network Administrator responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Providing customer service and technical assistance to the end users on operation, use, and maintenance of mission essential network equipment and environment hardware
• Providing tiered troubleshooting of IT systems and network equipment using network schematics, diagrams, and other documentation
• Executing day to day data center network operations
• Maintaining data center infrastructure, material condition, and inventory of program hardware
• Performing server stack upkeep/maintenance and data center cleaning
• Maintaining proper inventories of operational ALOU and out of band equipment
• Maintaining keyed crypto devices
• Troubleshooting using system logs to diagnose communication issues
• Performing all required operations in a secured facility


This is an operational support role, the selected candidate may be required to be on call, work rotating shifts, and work over 40 hours per week — which may include weekends — as dictated by mission requirements.

*The successful candidate must possess and retain DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+, CySA+, CND, or CCNA Security).

What’s In It For You:
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security. Learn more about Lockheed Martin’s comprehensive benefits package here.
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus - if you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you

Basic Qualifications

-Background in Information Technology systems
-Networking experience.
-Possess and retain DoD IAT Level II certification (e.g. Security+, CySA+, CND, or CCNA Security). 
-Ability to obtain and retain Secret Security Clearance

Desired Skills

-Best candidates will hold an active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation closure date within the last 5 years and be eligible to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
-Holds Security+, CySA+, or CCNA Security certification
-Holds Certifications in the following Environments: MS-, X-Windows, Linux, CCNA
-Demonstrated ALIS Network / System Administration experience
-Network administrator experience with experience in Layer 2 and 3 Networking
-Experience in development of Standard Operating Procedures and training material
-Spanning technology in switches
-Crypto communications / COMSEC experience
-Disaster recovery: backups and restores of physical servers (Win2012) and virtual machines
-Data center maintenance and infrastructure management
-Systems administration experience with servers and network installations/integrations
-Extensive ops and troubleshooting experience with Unix, Linux, Windows operating systems and network hardware (e.g., Juniper/Cisco switches, routers, firewalls, NetApp Storage, and Net Optics taps)
-Demonstrated ability to analyze intrusion detection system networks
-Hardware/system monitoring of physical and virtual servers
-Upgrading system hardware and startup/shutdown of rack components
-Applying operating system updates, antivirus/anti-spyware updates, and patch updates to appliances
-JBOSS (WildFly) Application Server Familiarity
-Working knowledge of Netapp and EMC Networked Attached Storage (NAS) systems and supported protocols
-Flexibility and willingness to support dynamic mission requirements
-Familiarity with Lockheed Martin products and processes, to include the JSF ALIS hardware and software
-Prior fighter aircraft maintenance experience

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $58200.00 - $108200.00

At Lockheed Martin, we know mission success starts with taking care of our people. Our Total Rewards program is designed to attract top talent, support your well-being, and help you grow—both professionally and personally.

The salary range for this position is as listed on the requisition. Please note that the salary information listed is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market(work location) and business considerations when extending an offer.  

Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts, Education Assistance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability.

  • Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be offered depending on the position. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and can vary from year to year and are tied to a range of performance metrics.
  • For (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.