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Ready for What’s Next? Kratos is a company that strives to innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From ground control to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, integrity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future together with us. Kratos Space is seeking an experienced System Administrator II to join our team with the following primary responsibilities:

Infrastructure Support Maintains and monitors data center environment and equipmentPerforms hardware/software/firmware installation and upgrades per established policyConfigures systems to comply with the current STIG per established guidance Creates or modifies system folder structure based on data owner requestRecommends the redesign/re-configuration network/system devicesCreates/modifies/deletes security groups, as required, to ensure the systems’ active directory structure and file structure is maintained according to established policyConducts routine maintenance on the infrastructure according to established, approved policyRefreshes/replaces and configures existing hardware according to operational requirementsPerforms daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all resourcesVerifies completion of scheduled jobs (i.e., backups, event log transfer, etc.)Ensures backup operations successfully complete and conducts off-site operation of spare mediaConducts ongoing performance tuning, resource optimization and memory reallocationRepairs/recovers from hardware or software failures and communicates with appropriate personnel

Security SupportInvestigates and analyzes feasibility of system requirements and develops system specificationsProvides 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/OCoordinates all equipment moves with the ISSM/OSecures the audit repository from general users, makes accessible to auditors onlyConfigures applications to alert in the event of an audit processing failure and records the eventEnsures the audit repository is included in the weekly backupPerforms antivirus/software update and patch management per ISSM/O directionEnsures network/workstation is connected to an NTP server/time is verified weekly Ensures all remote maintenance connections are approved prior to establishing the connectionMonitors the remote maintenance connection to ensure only required actions are takenEnsures all remote maintenance connections are terminated at the end the sessionSanitizes any equipment, per ISSM/O direction, prior to release for DRMOMonitors and controls non-local maintenance and diagnostic activitiesNotifies ISSM/O of planned/out-of-cycle operational configuration changes to system

Account ManagementCreates and modifies accounts based on request documentation provided by the ISSM/OMonitors accounts for inactivity and reports to ISSM/OPlaces the ISSM/O in the auditor-only security group to allow restricted access of audit logsAssists users with initial configuration of accounts

Additional ResponsibilitiesProvides technical guidance as a non-voting member of the configuration change boardDevelops and maintains standards and procedures related to network/system administration Researches and recommends innovative and automated approaches for network/system administration tasks, identifying approaches that leverage current resourcesProvides technical expertise regarding network/system administration for system designPerforms periodic performance reporting to support capacity and contingency planningServe as a member of the COMSEC Team

Required Experience:

Current active Top Secret SCI Security Clearance Required BS in Information Technology, Computer Science Minimum of 2+ years of System Administrator experience in a TS/SCI environment supporting a government customerCurrent CI Polygraph or ability to complete in first 6 months is required Must be willing and able to be SAP briefed Certification level to meet DOD Directive 8570.01-M IAM II requirements

Preferred Skill Sets Familiarity with computer networks to include Microsoft Windows and Linux based operating systems as well as knowledge of network infrastructure and related protocols Knowledge of current Risk Management Framework, supporting NIST standards, and DoD STIG hardening

Competitive salary based on experience and educationSalary Range: $75,000-$80,000Kratos 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.At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with fiscal and operational discipline. We work hard, we solve hard problems, and we look out for and take care of our customers, each other and our families. Protecting and enabling our nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners and customers, and we take ownership for our actions—always doing the right thing.

Keyword: SA, System Administrator, STIG Hardening, RMF. Risk Management Framework

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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