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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. Lead Network Engineer in Colorado Springs, Colorado
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 is seeking a highly motivated candidate as a Lead Network Engineer for a large space ground system program. Candidate will be responsible for technical study execution and assessment of major Networking efforts. The candidate will also work with a team responsible for system design, reliability analysis, system hardware integration inputs, risk management, and system documentation generation/updates. The candidate will work closely with system developers, test, and on-site user support personnel to support system updates, and ensure project objectives are met. Primary responsibilities include Network design and execution/compliance, preparation for SRR/PDR/CDR level review, meeting and working group support, and contributions towards future Task Orders, ECPs and CCPs.
Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Work closely with Program leadership to ensure all Network Engineering requirements are met
Lead/Conduct studies and capture technical analysis in support future design reviews
Support all required IPTs, TIMs, WGs and Ad hoc meetings
Participate in CDRLs generation and deliveries based on customer prescribed schedule
Provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions
SecDevOps processes and related Agile practices (Atlassian suite)
Support System Product Owners as required
Participate in requirements decomposition and analysis
System/network design and architecture
System documentation generation and updates
Attend and support highly technical engineering team meetings
Develop and deliver effective customer presentations (design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, support test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level
Travel as necessary to attend conferences and customer meetings
Position is contingent upon successful contract award.
Required Experience:
10+ years Network engineering
BS in a STEM degree field
Support programs through SRR, PDR, CDR or equivalent design reviews
CCNA, CCNP, and equivalent Senior level Network certifications for CISCO and Juniper systems
Support firewall, switch, and router configurations and upgrades
Experience with Network security configurations and hardening
Design, deploy, and maintain LAN and WAN infrastructure
Configure and manage routing protocols, MPLS connectivity, and subnet design
Implement and support virtual networking solutions across on-prem and cloud environments
Experience with satellite ground systems
Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization (CNFs)
Complete knowledge of Agile methodology
Candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers.
Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team, as well as, externally to the customer and users
Working knowledge of space systems, including ground systems and system development processes
Preferred Skills and Experience
Advanced certifications (CCNP, specialization tracks, or equivalent)
Experience with Juniper networking equipment and operating systems
Experience working alongside or in a network architect role
Exposure to enterprise network design and large-scale infrastructure planning
Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) technologies
Familiarity with cloud networking platforms and integrations
Knowledge of network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.)
Experience supporting high-availability and multi-site environments
Experience with DISA WAN circuit ordering/provisioning
Security+ certification is not required but is beneficial to the position
Position is contingent upon successful contract award.
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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: $155,000-$185,000
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: Agile methodology, Leadership, requirements analysis and decomposition, Technical Lead, Conduct Technical Studies, Preliminary Design Reviews (PDRs), WAN, LAN, subnet, virtual networking, routing, MP
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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