## Standard Job Description As a Ground Systems Engineer for the Next Generation GEO Operations and Sustainment Team you will: * Provide real time, operational support to various teams for the operation and maintenance of Ground and Space system software and equipment * Ensure system Ground and Space functionality during operations and testing environments * Provide system maintenance support for a large system of computers (Linux environment), associated switching, network, communication circuits, and equipment * Identify system problems, perform troubleshooting, correcting, and documenting both software and hardware failures * Support daily system configuration management during operations and system upgrades/modifications * Ensure inter-system capabilities with multiple Remote Ground Stations including Satellite Control Network * Provide limited database system administration * Provide operations subject matter expertise to technical working groups * Participate in Ground and Space anomaly resolution working groups * Analyze and validate system performance * Thoroughly document system deficiencies * Provide technical recommendations and guidance to Ground and Satellite operators during system failures and recovery * Monitor and recover, if necessary, software and database synchronization between primary and backup operations centers * Collaborate closely with internal/external technical engineering operations teams * Troubleshoot system anomalies when external customers endure data outages ## Basic Qualifications * Final Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI clearance * Knowledge/experience in Linux * Must be able to support 24x7 operations environment * Security+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire) * System troubleshooting skills * Strong interpersonal communication skills * Ability to work as a member of a team in a dynamic environment ## Desired Skills * Active TS/SCI security clearance * Experience with Linux shell scripting * Background in technology, engineering, software, hardware, system, or network administration * Satellite systems experience * Experience with large complex systems * System documentation and program lifecycle experience Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $95900.00 - $178100.00 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.