Network Technician/ Administrator

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc.; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services seeks a Network Technician/Systems Administrator to build, deploy, and maintain SIPR/NIPR workstations and servers for the 263rd Army Air & Missile Defense Command. Duties include OS patching, STIG application, security scans, and IA policy adherence.

You will manage Windows and Cisco environments, VMware platforms, and RMF/IAVM processes, coordinating with government stakeholders and vendors to ensure accreditation and continuous compliance.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship required.
• Secret or higher DoD/W IA clearance; maintenance throughout employment.
• CompTIA Security+ (active) or higher certifications (SSCP/GSEC/CASP+/SecX/CISSP) preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Server Systems (Exchange, SQL) and Cisco devices.
• Familiarity with eMASS and RMF/DoD IA (NIST-800-53-R5).
• BS in a relevant field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Experience with 263rd AAMDC Mission Requirements is highly desired.
• Experience with JADOC/JADOC-D is highly desired.
• Experience with Solarwinds, Kiwi Syslog, VEEAM, and VMware technologies.
• Active participation in system patches and IA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Build, deploy, update, and maintain SIPR/NIPR workstations and servers.
• Administer Cisco devices (switches/routers/firewalls/IPsec).
• Manage VMware tech (VSphere, vSAN, Horizon).
• Hardening, testing, scanning, and maintaining systems per DoD/IA requirements (NIST 800-53).
• Administer eMASS workflows and RMF processes.
• Coordinate daily with government customer and Kratos team.
• Support accreditation of networks and IA criteria compliance.
• Provide network design documentation and support ongoing accreditation processes.
• Independently work with minimal supervision to meet timelines.
• Attend technical interchanges and training; complete onboarding.

Skills

Security Clearance (Secret+)

CompTIA Security+

Microsoft Office

Active Directory

Cisco devices

VMware

eMASS/RMF/NIST 800-53

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Veeam

Kiwi Syslog

SolarWinds

Trellix ENS

VSphere/vSAN/VMware Horizon

Job description

Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services is looking to identify highly qualified and capable candidates to provide personnel for the D3I D2 – Network Technician / Systems Administrator position per the SMDC NCR-IADS Task Order. Candidates with experience with the JADOC, 263d AAMDC, and/or the SCARNG DOIM are highly encouraged to apply against this position.

The selected candidate will build, deploy, update and maintain SIPR and NIPR workstations/servers on behalf of the 263rd Army Air & Missile Defense Command (AAMDC). This includes applying IAVAs and Operating System (OS) patches, implementing DISA Security Technical Information Guides (STIG) to all applications and networked devices and conducting routine scans while applying applicable policies. The position additionally involves performing security checks, system tests, and assessments, and recording of those results. The candidate will support the accreditation of several networks by ensuring that all components of their relevant architecture are configured in accordance with the required security level as per the appointed Authorizing Official (AO). The application of Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and demonstrated understanding of IA Vulnerability Management (IAVM) procedures will be continuous and expected within the position.

Responsibilities:

• Windows Desktop and Server system administration (physical, virtual, onsite, and remote)
• Cisco device administration (physical, onsite, and remote)
• VMware technology administration including VSphere, vSAN and VMware Horizon.
• Hardening, testing, scanning, and maintenance of systems and network devices in compliance with DoD/W Information Assurance (IA) requirements in accordance with NIST 800-53 R5 and other applicable governing policy.
• Administration of eMASS workflows.
• Daily coordination with the government customer (South Carolina Army National Guard, United States Army), contractor team (Kratos) and outside vendors (Multiple).
• Assistance in all cyber security processes on behalf of the 263rd Army Air & Missile Defense Command (AAMDC) to ensure compliance of its Hardware and Software architectures as per DoD/W Information Assurance (IA) criteria (NIST-800-53-R5).
• Provision of oversight and assistance over information systems, computers, and communications; to include security, control, and operations.
• Provision of support in network integration, network management, network configuration, monitoring, issue resolution and reporting of operations.
• Provision of support in the purchasing, designing, building, testing and maintenance of local and extended networks supporting operational and testing architectures.
• Provision of support in the development of network design documentation packages.
• Provision of support in several ongoing system and network accreditation processes.
• Capability to independently work with minimal direct supervision while meeting customer timelines.
• Attendance and participation in technical interchanges and meetings.
• Completion of compliance and onboarding training with Kratos.
• Reviewing and evaluating software products and providing quality assurance. (Ensuring software updates do not impact operation of systems).
• Submission and successful passing of a drug test (provided securely by third party).
• Maintenance of personal security clearance (Secret or greater) and avoidance of activities that would jeopardize the same.

Experience and Skills

Requirements:

Required:

• United States Citizenship. No exceptions are authorized to this requirement.
• Secret (or greater) DoD/W Security Clearance. No exceptions are authorized to this requirement. Clearance will be maintained for duration of employment by Kratos.
• CompTIA Security Plus (active). Greater certification (SSCP, GSEC, CASP+/SecX, CISSP) WILL BE considered in lieu of this requirement. Lesser certification(s) (A+, ITF, CC) or military course completion (non-CompTIA certified) of Security Plus WILL NOT be considered. Non-certified individuals are encouraged to complete certification prior to application; no interim or probationary academic period is offered for this position.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Server Systems (Exchange, and SQL Services).
• Experience with Cisco devices (switches, routers, firewalls, and intrusion prevention systems).
• Familiarity with eMASS and/or Risk Management Framework/DoD/W Information Assurance (IA) criteria (NIST-800-53-R5).
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field - preferred in addition to experience (5 years), but applicable training and experience will be considered in lieu of formal degree (3 years additional experience (total 8), or relevant military, industrial, or academic history with verifiable documentation and sources).
• Experience supporting 263rd AAMDC Mission Requirements is highly desired.
• Direct experience with the Joint Air Defense Operations Center (JADOC) or JADOC-Developmental (JADOC-D) is highly desired.
• Experience with post-configuration Solarwinds. (Operation and observation).
• Experience with Kiwi syslog systems. (Setup, maintenance, operation, observation).
• Experience with VEEAM virtual backup technology. (Maintenance, operation, observation).
• Experience or training with VMware technologies. (Maintenance, operation, observation).
• Experience with Microsoft Active Directory administrative support. (Administration, maintenance, operation).
• Experience with Trellix Endpoint Security (ENS). (Administration, operation, observation).
• Demonstrated experience managing, configuring and ‘STIGging’ network devices.
• Demonstrated experience loading and configuring inline NSA Type 1 encryption devices (HAIPE, TACLANE).
• Demonstrated experience applying system patches (Desktop, server, virtual and/or physical).
• Demonstrated experience acquiring Interim Authority to Operate (IATO) and Connect (IATC) approvals or Authority to Operate (ATO) and Connect (ATC) approvals.
• Additional IT certifications beyond those listed in the requirements section in relevant disciplines, particularly Cisco certifications, (i.e.CCNA) are desired, but not required for this position.
• 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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