Lockheed Martin Corporation’s Cyber Center of Excellence is a 56,000‑square‑foot, state‑of‑the‑art secure facility designed to advance some of the nation’s most sophisticated cyber solutions. Transforming two floors of an existing building, the center represents a strategic investment in supporting federal intelligence customers with agile, mission‑critical development environments. Nearly 90% of the space is configured to meet secure workspace requirements, enabling rapid response to evolving cybersecurity challenges while also fostering collaboration among Lockheed Martin teams, government partners and industry innovators.
What challenges did STV address?
The project required designing a highly secure, flexible environment on an accelerated timeline – just 16 weeks from concept through issued‑for‑construction documents. Meeting strict secure‑facility criteria while integrating modern workplace elements demanded close coordination across technical disciplines. The facility needed to accommodate a wide range of cyber development capabilities while ensuring adaptability for future mission requirements and maintaining alignment with Lockheed Martin’s rigorous budget and schedule goals.
What solutions did STV deliver?
STV provided full architectural, interior and engineering design services, spanning structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing and fire protection systems. The team delivered a high‑performance secure workspace, complete with advanced infrastructure, specialized environmental controls and flexible mission‑support spaces. A centerpiece of the project – the Advanced Innovation Center – was designed to host both secure and non-secure activities, enabling seamless collaboration. The project achieved LEED® Gold certification, reflecting Lockheed Martin’s sustainability commitments.
How does this project benefit the region?
By expanding advanced cyber capabilities in Maryland, the Cyber Center of Excellence strengthens national security infrastructure, supports federal missions and reinforces the region’s growing cybersecurity economy. The facility provides space for more than 250 cyber professionals, attracting high‑skill talent and fostering innovation in one of the nation’s most critical technology sectors.
Key stats and accolades
- 56,000 sf secure cyber facility
- 250 cyber professional workspaces
- 90% of facility designed as secure workspace
- 16 weeks from concept through IFC design
- Achieved LEED® Gold certification
- Advanced Innovation Center enabling secure + non‑secure collaboration
