Security System Admin III: TS/SCI Ready | Windows & Linux

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 111,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & STD Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Paid Time-Off

Holidays

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Kratos Space seeks an experienced System Administrator III to join the team, focusing on administering Windows and Linux servers, AD, and virtualization infrastructure across secure environments. You will implement security baselines, apply patches, and support vulnerability assessments.

The role requires DoD-level qualifications, relevant certifications, and hands-on experience with NIST 800-53 controls, DISA STIGs, and automation scripting. On-site work at a secure facility is expected.

Qualifications

• DoW TS/SCI clearance or ability to obtain
• BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or similar
• 5-8 years of hands-on systems administration or cybersecurity experience, with Windows and Linux environments
• Industry Certification to meet DoDD 8140.03 IAT II requirements (Security+, CASP+, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Administer and maintain physical and virtual Windows and RHEL Linux servers and infrastructure.
• Configure, secure, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain OS, applications, virtualization, and network devices.
• Administer Active Directory, Group Policy, user/computer accounts, authentication mechanisms, and access controls.
• Manage Linux systems including user access, services, SSH, logging, and security configurations.
• Maintain virtualization infrastructure including VMs, hypervisors, and virtual networks.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation to improve system administration and security validation.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

Windows & Linux

Automation scripting

Education

BS in Information Technology, Cybersecurity

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

Python

Job description

Kratos Space seeks an experienced System Administrator III to join the team, focusing on administering Windows and Linux servers, AD, and virtualization infrastructure across secure environments. You will implement security baselines, apply patches, and support vulnerability assessments.

The role requires DoD-level qualifications, relevant certifications, and hands-on experience with NIST 800-53 controls, DISA STIGs, and automation scripting. On-site work at a secure facility is expected.