• CCS-C Systems Administrator and Systems Integrator

    Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Colorado Springs, CO)


    Job Descriptions:

    Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting opportunity for a CCS-C Systems Administrator and Systems Integrator. The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in Systems Administration or Software Integration. Familiarity with the government sustainment lifecycle, along with relevant experience in development, testing, engineering, and integration, is preferred. The candidate must be able to effectively communicate technical concepts both orally and in writing to government and military customers and users. Self-motivation and leadership capabilities are essential. The selected applicant will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO, at the Kratos Campus but will require frequent movement to Peterson and Schriever Space Force Bases (SFB).

    Required Experience:

    + Active Security+ with CE

    + Minimum clearance: SECRET with ability to obtain TS/SCI

    + Bachelor’s degree or 5 years of experience in relevant field (Space, IT, Systems Administration)

    + The role requires the ability to travel for up to two weeks per year (less than 5% of the time) and frequent travel within the city of Colorado Springs to the supported bases. Due to the 24/7 operational environment, occasional on-call support is required.

    Preferred Skills and Experience

    + A strong background in maintaining and sustaining IT systems is preferred, particularly in an operational environment

    + Familiarity with system administration, troubleshooting, and software integration processes

    + Experience working with technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, Java/C++, Networking/Cisco, Linux, Windows, Active Directory, Docker/Kubernetes, NAS/SAN, VMware, and Ansible

    + Candidates with a system integration/operations/test/engineering background who can apply their expertise to system administration, sustainment, and troubleshooting will be well suited for this role

    + Experience with CCS-C and associated satellite systems is highly desirable

    #LI-Onsite

    The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, and skills.

    Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $90,000-$115,000

    Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

     

    This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

     

    Keyword: MILSATCOM, Military, Schriever, Clearance, Cleared, Sustainment Operations, Government, Security, System Hardening (STIG), Virtualization, Hypervisor, Engineering, IT, Linux, Windows, Cisco, Storage

     

    Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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    From: Kratos Defense