Data Security Administration Sr - E3
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Key details
- Salary
- $96K–$178K/yr
- Location
- Longmont, CO, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 3–6 yrs
- Function
- other
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 2w ago
Skills
About the role
Standard Job Description
The Data Security Administrator is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining security controls for both manual and automated systems. This role protects corporate systems from unauthorized disclosure, loss, or modification, ensuring compliance with Department of Defense (DoD) security standards and internal policies.
Key Responsibilities
Implement and maintain security hardening measures per DoD STIGs and industry best practices.
Analyze results, prioritize remediation, and verify patch installation on Linux and Windows hosts.
Configure and maintain Splunk dashboards and alerts for security events.
Participate in incident investigations, evidence collection, and root‑cause analysis.
Ensure all systems meet DoD STIG requirements and maintain up‑to‑date compliance records.
Produce and update security policies, procedures, and configuration baselines.
Work with system owners, network engineers, and senior leadership to align security initiatives with business objectives.
Provide guidance on security best practices and emerging threats.
Maintain Security tools with patching, updates, and security compliant configurations.
Evaluate new security technologies and recommend enhancements to the existing security posture.
Conduct periodic security scanning and configuration analyses.
Basic Qualifications
Security Clearance | Active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SCI. |
Experience | 3+ years of system administration experience on RHEL 7, 8, 9 and Windows Server 2019/2025. |
Security Tool Proficiency | Hands‑on experience with at least (2) of the following: (HBSS, Nessus, SCAP, Splunk, and Ansible.) |
DoD STIG Knowledge | Direct experience applying DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides to Linux and Windows platforms. |
Patch Management | Proven ability to patch, update, and harden both Linux and Windows machines and security tools. |
Education | Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree. |
Desired Skills
- Experience with Evaluate STIG and STIG Manager
- Deep understanding of security concepts across multiple disciplines and ability to translate them into practical solutions.
- Demonstrated track record of solving complex security problems with innovative, scalable approaches.
- Experience working autonomously under general direction, with periodic reviews at critical milestones.
- Ability to influence long‑range security strategy and engage senior personnel on high‑impact initiatives.
- Certifications such as CompTIA Security+, GIAC Security Essentials (GSEC), CISSP, or DoD‑specific certifications.
- Familiarity with automated configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet).
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00
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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.
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