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WHO WE ARE

Lockheed Martin is a global leader in aerospace, defense, and technology solutions, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and shaping the future of the industry.

THE WORK

At Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission Systems, 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 — including yours as a Lockheed Martin employee. Lockheed Martin values your skills, training, and education. Come and experience your future!

Assignment: F‑35 Systems Administrator Manager, in support of training operations benefiting the CONUS Lighting Learning Envirorments.

The Systems Administrator Manager will support the sustainment, maintenance, and operation of F‑35 training system devices, with a long‑term assignment supporting multiple location.

The selected candidate will be responsible for developing, configuring, and supporting computer applications, as well as setting up and monitoring training computer networks. He/she will perform a variety of maintenance, evaluation, and training tasks to ensure the training computer network meets system requirements.

The successful candidate will work closely with other members of the Lockheed Martin training team to fulfill F‑35 training objectives and will have experience working in an environment that requires interaction with multiple functional areas and personnel with different backgrounds and expertise.

Key Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):

• Interacting daily with users and LM leadership.
• System/database/software/firewall/account maintenance and monitoring.
• Maintaining smooth, secure operation of multi‑user computer systems through coordination with peers, Tier 2, and engineers.
• Laptop re‑imaging, troubleshooting, and account maintenance.
• Regular monitoring of systems/applications for availability and performance.
• Training IT administrators and users on the academic training systems as needed.
• Scheduling and leading installations, modifications, and maintenance of training systems.
• Supporting and coordinating verification and validation of installations and modifications to systems.
• Acquiring and submitting metrics for review, documenting system anomalies, and forwarding relevant data to appropriate organizations for analysis and resolution.
• Collaborating with other organizations to improve operational performance and configuring systems to operate within approved guidelines.
• Interfacing directly with customers and personnel to resolve “break/fix” issues, establish approved access to resources, and ensure system services are available to support daily academic operations.
• Ensuring compliance with all approved procedures and guidelines and supporting respective audits.

Basic Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance with a background investigation closure date within the last 5 years
Desired skills :
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and be able to attain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Systems Administration Experience with activities in Windows Server 2019, Windows 10 administration, domain services, networking, antivirus, and application control.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience, serving as a senior escalation point and providing guidance on complex system issues across multiple domains.
• Experience coordinating and managing technical deployments across time zones and multiple customer interactions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to drive alignment across program leadership, functional leadership, and customers
• Active Directory Administration showing proficiency in managing user accounts and access control.
• Virtualization Technology with strong experience in VMware vSphere, ESXi, VMware Horizon.
• Network Services Administration involving DHCP, DNS, and direct customer support in an IT role.
• Demonstrated Experience in Troubleshooting showcasing the proven ability to troubleshoot complex information systems and resolve issues efficiently to minimize downtime.
• Flexibility in Work Hours with the requirement to work multiple shifts and support some weekend work.
• Security+ Certification requiring possession of a current certification or the ability to obtain it within 2 months from the date of hire as a condition of continued employment.

Desired Skills

• Experience working with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers is preferred.
• Ability to brief and teach technical information to both internal and external audiences.
• Ability to lead and mentor other team members.
• VMware Professional Certification with demonstrated expertise in managing and configuring virtual environments.
• Networking certifications showcasing proficiency in networking technologies and best practices.
• Web applications and web server experience involving practical experience in deploying and managing web applications and web servers.
• Experience with F-35 Training Management System and Learning Management System indicating familiarity with these specific systems, which is highly beneficial for effective role performance.
• Experience preparing and delivering program-level briefings, status updates, and risk assessments to customers, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder and customer relationship management skills, with the ability to balance customer needs, program constraints, and team capacity.
• Experience coordinating multi-site or geographically distributed teams, including managing schedules, dependencies, and execution across time zones.