System Administrator

Job DescriptionReadiness Delivered. Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. Kratos is looking for a System Administrator to support system and infrastructure engineers, cloud engineers, and developers in the execution of information assurance and security. The System Administrator will be assisting with the compliance of classified government contracts and systems. Will be responsible for the security administration, patching, configuration, and security of classified government systems. Reports to the Information Systems Security Manager, and perform all tasks assigned to them. The System Administrator will also support vulnerability and risk assessment analyses to gain and maintain Assessment & Authorization and maintain configuration management for information system security software, hardware, and firmware.This position is based on multiple DoD Directives; including DoD 5205.07 volumes 1-4; DoDD 5205.02E; DoDI 5025.01, 5205.11, 5200.39, 5220.22, DoDM 3305.13; DoD 8140 series; Intelligence Community Directive Series 500/600/700; NIST 800 series special publications; Executive Orders 13556 and 13636, the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide Rev 4, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides.Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required. Travel to customer sites and other program locations may be required.Primary Responsibilities:Network Administration:Apply DISA STIGs to network devices as applicableProvide recommendations to ISSM/O on network configurations, system configurations, functionality, and securityFamiliarity with fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts; ability to configure file sharing (NFS/SAMBA or Windows); ability to query DNS records; understanding of basic routing conceptsInfrastructure Support:Maintains and monitors system environment and equipment.Performs hardware/software/firmware installation and upgrades per established policy.Configure 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 and manage user accounts, 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.Performs 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.Conducts ongoing performance tuning, resource optimization and memory reallocation.Repairs/recovers from hardware or software failures and communicates with appropriate personnel.Manage and support classified Hosted SystemsProvide support for systems and peripheral connectionsSecurity Support:Provides critical system administration support during incident responseMonitors available resources that provide warnings of system vulnerabilities or attacksIsolates individual systems and necessary files for forensic analysisAdds and removes users, in active directory, granting permissions to transfer removable mediaEnables and disables physical access to transfer removable media at system endpointsReports all information system violations of corporate policies to the ISSM/OConfigure applications to alert in the event of an audit processing failure and record the eventEnsures the audit repository is included in the weekly backupPerforms antivirus/software update and patch management per ISSM/O directionEnsures all remote maintenance connections are approved prior to establishing the connectionEnsures all remote maintenance connections are terminated at the end of the sessionSanitizes any equipment, per ISSM/O direction, prior to releaseMonitors and controls non-local maintenance and diagnostic activitiesNotifies ISSM/O of any needed planned/out-of-cycle operational configuration changes to the system.Perform tasks to assist in the execution of Continuous Monitoring Strategies.Prepare equipment for the decommissioning process and assist in the destruction and sanitization processes.Test sanitization and destruction equipment.Experience And SkillsUS CitizenshipCurrent Top-Secret clearance with SCI eligibilityBachelor’s degree in relevant field and 2 years’ experience, or 5 years of experience without degreeSecurity+ certificationExcellent written, verbal and presentation skillsKnowledgeable on Microsoft softwareMust be able to obtain access to Special Access ProgramsKnowledgeable on Linux operating systemsPreferred Skills And Experience3+ years of System Administrator experience in a TS/SCI environment supporting a government customerFamiliarity with computer networks include Microsoft Windows and Linux based operating systems as well as knowledge of network infrastructure and related protocolsKnowledge of current Risk Management Framework, supporting NIST standards, and DoD STIG hardeningAbility to write scripts in some administrative language (e.g., Perl, Python, VBScript, Windows PowerShell)Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write purchase justifications, train users in various topics, and interact positively with managementThe 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 educationSalary Range: $89,000-$116,000Kratos 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. Job BenefitsMedical, Dental & Vision Insurance CoverageLife/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance401(k) Savings PlanEmployee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)Paid Time-Off (PTO)HolidaysEducation Reimbursement 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.EEO Is The LawDisability Accessibility AccommodationIf you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. 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