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Kratos Defense and Security Solutions · 1 day ago

Senior Systems Engineer (Security Clearance Required)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions is seeking a Senior Systems Engineer to support network engineering and administration for the GCSS-Army program. The role primarily involves maintaining network infrastructure, providing network designs, and ensuring the security and high availability of client/server applications.

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Responsibilities

Support and administer network and related hardware and software systems largely including but not limited to Cisco Nexus hardware to ensure the high availability of client/server applications on these networks
Responsibilities will include security implementations, operations, and support. This will include maintenance and research to ensure continual innovation, optimal operation, security, and high availability
Maintaining documentation & adhering to change management processes

Qualification

Cisco NexusCompTIA Security+RoutingSwitchingFirewallsVPNNetwork ManagementDisaster RecoveryProblem SolvingTeam CollaborationDocumentation

Required

U.S. Citizenship and Active Secret Clearance are REQUIRED for this position
Experience with routing and switching utilizing Cisco hardware specifically Nexus series
Ability to work many tasks simultaneously with limited supervision, be a self-starter, working in a team environment
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills to include working with external vendors/consultants to diagnose complex problems and drive resolution
Active Secret clearance required
U.S. Citizenship is required
Active CompTIA Security+ certification is required

Preferred

Experience working in a DoD/DoW related environment
Experience with firewalls and VPN Concentrators such as Cisco ASA & Firepower
Experience with other networking hardware such as F5, Juniper and Riverbed
Experience with monitoring solutions and diagnostic tools such as SolarWinds, NetScout, etc
Working experience with Disaster Recovery planning, implementation and testing
Cisco Certified Network Associate Certification (CCNA Certification) or equivalent certification preferred
8+ years IT experience preferred w/ 3 years of directly applicable experience
BA/BS in an IT-related field preferred

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Savings Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Holidays
Education Reimbursement

Company

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions provides mission critical engineering, IT services, and war fighter solutions.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$943.8M
Key Investors
United States Air Force
2025-06-25Post Ipo Equity· $556M
2025-04-17Grant· $30M
2024-02-22Post Ipo Equity· $288M

Leadership Team

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Eric DeMarco
President and CEO
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Ben Goodwin
SVP,Corporate Development & Government Affairs
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