Software Integration Environment Lead - AIR6500 at Lockheed Martin

Department: LMAES Pty Ltd

Setup: Hybrid
Location: South Australia
Level: lead/mgmt
Posted: Sep 8, 2026

Description

Lockheed Martin Australia is seeking an experienced Software Lab Manager to take operational ownership of the AIR6500 Software Integration Lab and its supporting facilities. The role manages lab governance, scheduling, availability, security, configuration, reliability, recovery, capacity, and Tier 3 support across Linux, Kubernetes, DevSecOps, infrastructure automation, and CI/CD. It requires hands-on systems administration and operational reliability experience, with Defence or Defence Industry systems experience and an Australian Defence Security Clearance highly desirable or required depending on the position's clearance level.

Required Skills

Linux systems administration
Kubernetes
DevSecOps
Ansible
CI/CD
Configuration management
Capacity planning

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: Hands-on Linux systems administration
Kubernetes and containerised environments
DevSecOps, infrastructure as code, and configuration management
CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting
Systems support, infrastructure sustainment, or operational reliability
Shared computing environments
Preferred Qualifications: Defence or Defence Industry experience supporting complex mission systems
Experience with Systems Administration, Network and Cyber teams
Environment scheduling, release management, and governance
ITIL, Agile, or systems engineering practices
Managing configurations against Defence standards and approved baselines
Capacity planning and infrastructure forecasting