Network Engineer

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 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 seeking a highly motivated candidate as a Network Engineer, in Colorado Springs, CO, for a large space ground system program. 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

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

• Active, current Secret Security Clearance

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

• Security+ certification is not required but is beneficial to the position

#LI-Hybrid

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 educationSalary 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: WAN,routing,MPLS,Agile methodology,requirements analysis and decomposition,Conduct Technical Studies,System Engineer,subnet,virtual networking,Design Reviews (PDR / CDR),network architect & design

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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