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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Systems Administrator in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Job Descriptions:
Ready for What’s Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. This job is onsite in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO.
The Systems Administrator will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of an organization’s computer systems. Will handle the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and networking components to maintain optimal performance and security. The role involves monitoring system activity, implementing upgrades, vulnerability management, and providing technical support to users. Collaboration with other IT staff and departments is essential to address technical issues and implement IT strategies aligned with business objectives.
Proficiency in Windows Server administration, including configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting, is essential for this role
Ability to work closely with multiple teams to accomplish tasks
Apply DISA STIGs to network devices as applicable
Provide recommendations to ISSM/O on network configurations, system configurations, functionality, and security
Infrastructure Support:
Maintains and monitors system enterprise environment and equipment (Advanced RHEL, MS)
Performs hardware/software/firmware installation and upgrades per established policy
Configures systems to comply with the current STIG per established guidance
Creates or modifies system folder structure based on data owner request
Creates/modifies/deletes security groups, as required, to ensure the systems’ active directory structure and file structure is maintained according to established policy
Conducts routine maintenance on the infrastructure according to established, approved policy
Refreshes/replaces and configures existing hardware according to operational requirements
Utilizes Ansible for deployments and scripting
Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all resources
Verifies completion of scheduled jobs (i.e., backups, event log transfer, etc.)
Ensures backup operations successfully complete and conducts off-site operation of spare media
Conducts ongoing performance tuning, resource optimization and memory reallocation
Repairs/recovers from hardware or software failures and communicates with appropriate personnel
Security Support:
Investigates and analyzes feasibility of system requirements and develops system specifications
Provides critical system administration support during incident response
Monitors available resources that provide warnings of system vulnerabilities or attacks
Isolates individual systems and necessary files for forensic analysis
Adds and removes users, in active directory, granting permissions to transfer removable media
Enables and disables physical access to transfer removable media at system endpoints
Reports all information system violations of corporate policies to the ISSM/O
Configures applications to alert in the event of an audit processing failure and records the event
Ensures the audit repository is included in the weekly backup
Performs antivirus/software update and patch management per ISSM/O direction
Ensures all remote maintenance connections are approved prior to establishing the connection
Monitors the remote maintenance connection to ensure only required actions are taken
Ensures all remote maintenance connections are terminated at the end the session
Sanitizes any equipment, per ISSM/O direction, prior to release for DRMO
Monitors and controls non-local maintenance and diagnostic activities
Notifies ISSM/O of planned/out-of-cycle operational configuration changes to system
Required Experience:
US Citizenship
Current Active TS/SCI clearance
Bachelor’s degree and 2 years experience , or 5 years of experience without degree
Security+ certification
Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills
Knowledgeable on Microsoft software
Must maintain DoD 8570/8130 IAT II or DoD 8570/8140 equivalent
Desired Skills and Experience
RHCSA preferred
AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification Preferred
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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $88,000-$116,000
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.
Keyword: Windows Systems Administration, Group Policy, Active Directory DISA STIG, Hardware, Software, Firmware, Vulnerability Management
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
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