Systems Administrator - Kratos Defense

Ready for Whats Next? 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 is seeking a Systems Administrator 4 responsible for the security administration, patching, configuration, and security of classified government systems. The selected individual will report to the Systems Administrator Lead and perform all tasks assigned to them. Assist with the compliance of classified government contracts and systems.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures the audit repository is included in the weekly backup
• Performs antivirus/software update and patch management per ISSM/O direction
• Ensures network/workstation is connected to an NTP server/time is verified weekly
• 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

RESPONSIBILITIES & ABILITIES:

• Work closely with other teams such as devops, secops, transport, etc
• Must be a self-starter, able to work productively independently, as well as, work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary engineering team.
• Technical proficiency including systems experience, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and issue management in a multi-platform environment
• Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
• Maintain sensitive and classified information as required by company and government requirements.
• Communicate and interact effectively with peers, managers, senior leadership and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.

• Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.

• Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.

Keyword: Linux, active directory, system administration, patching, RHEL
Required Experience:

• 5+ years experience building, running, and troubleshooting production systems and live environments required
• 5+ years experience as a systems administrator in government environments
• 5+ years experience with Unix / Linux and Windows Server/Desktop required
• DoD 8570 IAT II (Security+) or higher certification

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Red Hat Certified Administrator certification
• Experience with NIST SP800-171 and 800-53/RMF preferred

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Competitive salary based on experience and education
Salary Range: $118,000-$140,000

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 offeringsfrom 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.

From: Kratos Defense