Integration/Deployment Engineering Lead

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Colorado Springs seeks an Integration/Deployment Lead to manage technical planning, coordination, and execution of all integration and deployment activities for a new Task Order.

You will lead a high-performing team, coordinate with Engineering, Test, Cyber, and Operations, and develop deployment strategies and documentation while traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity or Space Systems fields.
• Active Security+ Certificate with CE and a minimum SECRET clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI.
• Candidates must have at least eight years in space operations/IT/Systems Administration or five years with a relevant bachelor’s degree.
• Must be able to travel up to four weeks per year (less than 10%) and be physically present 5 days a week.
• Favorable adjudication of TS/SCI is required to remain in role.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration, deployment, and transition of modernization initiatives under a new task order.
• Build and lead a team responsible for new infrastructure and software capabilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Engineering, Test, Cybersecurity, Operations, and PM.
• Develop deployment strategies, plans, schedules, and operational procedures.
• Mentor technical personnel and foster collaboration and excellence on the team.
• Support customer site integration activities and travel as required.
• Establish technical foundation and processes for the growing integration team.

Skills

Security+ Certification

Clearance TS/SCI (preferred)

Team leadership

VMware vSphere

Windows/Linux administration

Networking concepts

PowerShell/Ansible

Kubernetes/OpenShift

Agile/DevSecOps

Cross-functional coordination

Education

BA/BS Information Technology/Cybersecurity/Space Systems

Tools

VMware vSphere

Windows

Linux

PowerShell

Ansible

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Job description

Job Description

Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. In Colorado Springs, CO, we are pleased to offer the role of Integration/Deployment Engineering Lead.

Integration/Deployment Lead

The Integration/Deployment Lead is a newly established position responsible for the technical planning, coordination, and execution of all integration and deployment activities associated with a new Task Order. This position is the focal point between Engineering, Development, Test, Cyber, and Operations to ensure new capabilities are successfully integrated, validated, deployed, and transitioned into operational sustainment.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the integration, deployment, and transition of modernization initiatives under a new task order.
• Build and lead a high-performing team responsible for implementing new infrastructure and software capabilities working closely with existing teams and capabilities.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Engineering, Test, Cybersecurity, Operations, and Program Management.
• Develop deployment strategies, implementation plans, schedules, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
• Mentor technical personnel while fostering collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence on the integration and deployment teams.
• Support customer site integration activities and travel when required.
• Establish the technical foundation, processes, and organizational culture of the integration team as the program expands modernization capabilities
• Support customer site activities and travel when required.

Experience & Skills

• BA/BS Degree in Information Technology/Cybersecurity/Space Systems fields of study
• The position requires an active Security+ Certificate with CE and a minimum SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Candidates must have at least eight years of experience in space operations/IT/Systems Administration or five years of experience and a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• The role requires the ability to travel for up to four weeks per year (less than 10% of the time) and be physically present 5 days a week.
• Favorable adjudication of TS/SCI is required to remain in role.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience supporting Department of Defense command and control, satellite communications, or other mission-critical systems.
• Experience leading system integration, deployment, or modernization initiatives in secure enterprise environments.
• Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or equivalent
• Experience administering Windows and Linux enterprise operating systems.
• Experience with enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
• Experience with infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or containerized applications.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
• Experience working in air-gapped or classified environments.
• Experience coordinating activities across Engineering, Development, Test, Cybersecurity, and Operations organizations.
• Previous experience leading technical teams or mentoring engineers.

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: $100,000-$130,000

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Job 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

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