Ansible Cyber Security Engineer Staff
Lockheed Martin5 months ago
Colorado Springs, CO, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, deploy, and maintain Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments
- Design and implement secure automation workflows, ensuring compliance with industry standards (e.g., NIST)
- Integrate Ansible with CI/CD pipelines, cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), and on-premises systems to enable seamless end-to-end automation
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to architect and optimize infrastructure for scalability, resilience, and security
- Assess automation scripts and infrastructure configurations to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
- Document automation processes, integration workflows, and security protocols to support knowledge sharing and compliance
- Stay current with emerging Ansible features, cybersecurity threats, and integration technologies to recommend innovative solutions
- Install, deploy, and unit test Cyber Tools such as ACAS, ArcSight, BigFix, Delinea, Endgame, ESS, Axway Repeater, and Responder for Windows MFA in National Team (NT) labs, the C2BMC Testbed (CTB), and Operations
- Develop and verify installation instructions for Cyber Tools and Vendor Patches
- Apply Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Manage and address Cyber Tasking Orders (CTOs)
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of professional experience
- Active DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start
- DoD 8570 certification IAT - Level II (e.g., Sec+ or higher)
- Proven experience with Ansible automation, including writing playbooks and custom modules
- Proven experience with integration and maintenance of Cyber Tools such as ACAS, ArcSight, BigFix, Delinea, Endgame, ESS, Axway Repeater, Responder for Windows MFA, and ICAP
- Proficiency in Linux/Unix and Windows system administration
- A strong understanding of cybersecurity standards and compliance requirements
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with 5 years related professional experience, or Master's degree with 3 years related professional experience
- Expert-level proficiency in Ansible for automating the deployment, configuration, and management of cybersecurity tools
- Writing and maintaining Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules to streamline tool installations, patch applications, and STIG compliance
- Integrating Ansible with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab) for continuous deployment and testing
- Proficiency in installing, configuring, and deploying one or more cybersecurity tools: ACAS, BigFix, Delinea, Elastic Stack, ESS, Axway Repeater/Responder for Windows MFA
- Experience with deploying tools in Windows and Linux environments, including virtualized or containerized setups (e.g., VMware, Docker)
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell, Bash) to automate test cases and validate outputs
- Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot issues during testing, including root cause analysis and error reporting
- Knowledge of vulnerability management processes, including analyzing Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) and Information Assurance Vulnerability Management (IAVM) notices
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills for effective collaboration
- Proactive approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving
Benefits & Perks
- 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, and Holidays
Required Skills
CI/CD Integration
Responder for Windows MFA
GCP
Endgame
PowerShell
Configuration Management
Bash
Ansible
Cyber Security
Windows Administration
Axway Repeater
Role and Module Creation
Infrastructure Automation
Linux Administration
Azure
Python
BigFix
NIST Standards
Delinea
ArcSight
STIG Compliance
ACAS
Playbook Development
ESS
DoD 8570 Certification
AWS