Cyber Software Engineer- Early Career at Lockheed Martin in Colorado

Summary: Lockheed Martin is a leading company focused on keeping people safe and solving complex challenges. They are seeking a Cyber Software Engineer Associate to apply cybersecurity principles in a fast-paced environment, assisting senior engineers in implementing security frameworks and contributing to CI/CD pipelines. Responsibilities: - Assist with vulnerability scans, static-code analysis, and basic compliance checks - Gain hands-on experience with Python scripts that automate security-related tasks - Contribute to CI/CD pipelines by adding modest security checks - Help maintain documentation of security findings - Support the preparation of reports for internal stakeholders - Attend cross-functional meetings with product owners, DevOps, and software architects to understand how security requirements are translated into code - Participate in code-review sessions to learn secure-coding best practices Required Qualifications: - Must be a US Citizen; this position will require a government security clearance. This position is located at a facility that requires special access - Possess or ability to obtain a CompTIA Security+ certification (or DoDM 8140.03 equivalent or higher certification) within 90 days of hire - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a closely related technical field - 0–2 years of software development/scripting or related technical experience. This can include internships, co‑op positions, capstone projects, open‑source contributions, or any hands‑on work that demonstrates the ability to write, test, and maintain code - Familiarity with Linux Command Line Interface (CLI) and Bash shell - Proficiency in at least one high‑level language (preferably Python) plus exposure to another language such as Java, C/C++, or Go. Ability to read, modify, and debug existing codebases Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Cyber Security Framework (CSF), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and/or Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF) - Familiarity with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Center for Internet Security (CIS), International Organization for Standardization (ISO), or equivalent cyber security standards providers - Basic familiarity with core cybersecurity concepts such as confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and authorization. Introductory exposure to industry frameworks (e.g., OWASP Top 10, NIST CSF, ISO 27001) and secure‑coding best practices is expected - Introductory experience with version‑control systems (Git), basic static analysis tools (e.g., Bandit, pylint), and simple CI/CD concepts (e.g., running automated tests in a pipeline) - Strong written and verbal communication skills; capable of producing clear technical notes, meeting minutes, and basic documentation for internal stakeholders - Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment, follow direction from senior engineers or architects, and contribute constructively during code reviews and stand‑ups - Evident enthusiasm for continuous learning, participation in hackathons, security clubs, online courses (e.g., Coursera, Udemy), or relevant personal projects that show a proactive approach to building cyber‑software expertise Required Skills: Python, CompTIA Security+ certification, Linux Command Line Interface (CLI), Bash shell, Java, C++, Go, Git, Static code analysis tools, NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF), OWASP Top 10, ISO 27001, CI/CD pipelines, Secure coding practices, follow guidance Benefits: 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, Holidays, PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year., This position is incentive plan eligible.