Security System Administrator

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

Job Description

• Administer and maintain physical and virtual Windows and RHEL Linux servers and associated infrastructure.
• Configure, secure, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain operating systems, applications, virtualization platforms, and network devices.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, user and computer accounts, authentication mechanisms, and access controls.
• Manage Linux systems, including user access, services, package management, SSH, system security, logging, and security configurations.
• Administer and maintain virtualization infrastructure, including virtual machines, hypervisors, virtual networking, and associated security controls.
• Implement and maintain secure configuration baselines for operating systems, applications, network devices, and virtualization platforms.
• Apply security patches, updates, and configuration changes in accordance with established patch management procedures.
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediate identified vulnerabilities within established timelines.
• Support incident response activities, including identification, containment, investigation, remediation, and recovery.
• Implement and maintain access controls based on least privilege and separation-of-duties principles.
• Manage privileged and administrative accounts and support periodic access reviews
• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of security controls required by NIST 800-53.
• Support activities in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), configuration documentation, network diagrams, asset inventories, and other cybersecurity documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations and administrative actions.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation to improve system administration, security validation, compliance monitoring, and evidence collection.
• Participate in security reviews, configuration audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities, and other cybersecurity assessments.
• Troubleshoot complex problems spanning operating systems, applications, virtualization, networking, authentication, and security technologies.
• Ensure system changes are appropriately tested, documented, authorized, and implemented.
• Maintain awareness of emerging vulnerabilities, security threats, technologies, and applicable cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform other duties related to the secure operation and maintenance of the enclave as assigned.

Ready for What’s Next?

Kratos is a company that strives to innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From ground control to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, integrity and inclusion are shared values. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future together with us.

Kratos Space is seeking an experienced System Administrator III to join our team with the following primary responsibilities:

• Administer and maintain physical and virtual Windows and RHEL Linux servers and associated infrastructure.
• Configure, secure, monitor, troubleshoot, and maintain operating systems, applications, virtualization platforms, and network devices.
• Administer Microsoft Active Directory, Group Policy, user and computer accounts, authentication mechanisms, and access controls.
• Manage Linux systems, including user access, services, package management, SSH, system security, logging, and security configurations.
• Administer and maintain virtualization infrastructure, including virtual machines, hypervisors, virtual networking, and associated security controls.
• Implement and maintain secure configuration baselines for operating systems, applications, network devices, and virtualization platforms.
• Apply security patches, updates, and configuration changes in accordance with established patch management procedures.
• Support vulnerability assessments and remediate identified vulnerabilities within established timelines.
• Support incident response activities, including identification, containment, investigation, remediation, and recovery.
• Implement and maintain access controls based on least privilege and separation-of-duties principles.
• Manage privileged and administrative accounts and support periodic access reviews
• Support the implementation and ongoing operation of security controls required by NIST 800-53.
• Support activities in the development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), configuration documentation, network diagrams, asset inventories, and other cybersecurity documentation.
• Maintain accurate records of system configurations and administrative actions.
• Develop and maintain scripts and automation to improve system administration, security validation, compliance monitoring, and evidence collection.
• Participate in security reviews, configuration audits, vulnerability assessments, penetration testing activities, and other cybersecurity assessments.
• Troubleshoot complex problems spanning operating systems, applications, virtualization, networking, authentication, and security technologies.
• Ensure system changes are appropriately tested, documented, authorized, and implemented.
• Maintain awareness of emerging vulnerabilities, security threats, technologies, and applicable cybersecurity requirements.
• Perform other duties related to the secure operation and maintenance of the enclave as assigned.

Experience And Skills

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

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Experience administering systems within a TS/SCI environment
• Experience implementing or maintaining NIST SP 800-53 controls
• Experience with DISA STIGs and/or other system‑hardening standards
• Experience with DISA/DoW cybersecurity tools such as SCAP Compliance Checker, EvaluateSTIG, and STIG Viewer
• Experience with VMware, Hyper‑V, or other enterprise virtualization platforms
• Experience with enterprise firewalls and managed network switches
• Experience developing PowerShell, Bash, or Python automation

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: $111,000-$131,000

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.

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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