Cyber Software Test Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Cyber Software Test Engineer with Security Clearance
Job Number 714735

Description:

You will be the Cyber Test Exploitation Engineer for the research and development team, responsible for designing, executing, and automating exploitation-focused test campaigns
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* * performing comprehensive software testing to evaluate emerging technologies and ensure mission-critical resilience. What You Will Be Doing As the Cyber Test Exploitation Engineer, you will develop and run sophisticated test-and-exploit methodologies, conduct core software-testing activities, collaborate closely with customers and internal stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle, and help shape a culture of continuous security improvement. Your responsibilities will include:
* Designing and implementing automated exploitation frameworks and test suites for novel cyber-engineering technologies.
* Conducting hands-on penetration testing, vulnerability analysis, and proof-of-concept exploits against prototypes and operational systems.
* Developing, executing, and maintaining functional, regression, and integration test cases to verify that software behaves as intended.
* Creating automated test scripts (e.g., using Python, Power Shell, or CI/CD tools) to increase test coverage and reduce manual effort.
* Tracking test results, logging defects, and coordinating mitigation activities with development teams.
* Documenting findings, generating actionable remediation recommendations, and presenting results to customers and senior leadership.
* Partnering with software engineers, system architects, and mission customers to embed security-by-design and quality-by-design principles early in development.
* Mentoring team members on exploitation techniques, software-testing best practices, and tool development.
* Contributing to a high-performing, innovative team environment that values curiosity, creativity, and a one-team mindset. What's In It For You We are committed to supporting your work-life balance and overall well-being, offering flexible scheduling options. 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. Who You Are The ideal candidate is a collaborative, detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in cyber-exploitation, penetration testing, and software testing (functional, regression, and automated testing).

You thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environments, quickly adapt to evolving customer requirements, and excel at communicating complex technical findings to both technical and non-technical audiences. A strong commitment to mission success, team innovation, and continuous learning is essential. Further Information About This Opportunity MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - The selected candidate must possess an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility to start.

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Basic Qualifications:

* Active TS clearance with SCI eligibility required prior to start.
* Experience designing, building, or automating test suites (functional, regression, integration) using at least one of these technologies: pytest/pytest-qt, Selenium, TestNG, Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops, Git Lab CI/CD
* Fluent in two or more programming or scripting languages, e.g.: C/C++, Python, Power Shell, Java, JavaScript, Bash
* Hands-on experience using configuration-management and version-control tools such as:
Git, SVN, TFS, Mercurial, Perforce
* Formal education or professional experience in a relevant field:
Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Assurance, or a related discipline Desired

Skills:

* Experience with cloud-native security platforms (e.g., AWS Security Hub, Azure Sentinel, Google Chronicle)
* Container and orchestration hardening - Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift, and related security tooling (e.g., Falco, Aqua, Twistlock)
* Familiarity with AI/ML security concepts such as adversarial machine-learning testing, model-poisoning detection, and secure deployment pipelines
* Hardware/firmware reverse-engineering - ability to analyze BIOS/UEFI, embedded firmware, or IoT devices (e.g., using Chipsec, Binwalk, Ghidra)
* Threat modeling & secure architecture design - expertise with STRIDE, PASTA, or MITRE ATT&CK for system-level threat analysis
* Knowledge of compliance frameworks and standards - NIST 800-53, ISO 27001, IEC 62443, DoD RMF, or CMMC requirements
* Automation & orchestration scripting beyond testing - creating custom CI/CD security gates, infrastructure-as-code security checks (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Pulumi)
* Red-team leadership or mentorship experience - guiding junior analysts, conducting tabletop exercises, or managing multi-discipline assessment teams
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