Senior Lab Automation & Integration Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability

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, CO seeks an Integration/Field Engineer to administer and maintain infrastructure supporting software development, integration, testing, and deployment within secure lab environments.

Responsibilities include building and automating lab environments, implementing GitOps with Argo CD or Flux, deploying Kubernetes/OpenShift, and scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.

Qualifications

• BA/BS degree in Information Technology/Cybersecurity/Space Systems field of study
• Active Security+ Certificate with CE and SECRET clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI
• Eight years of experience in space operations/IT/Systems Administration or five years with a relevant degree
• Ability to travel up to four weeks per year (less than 10%) and be physically present 5 days a week
• Favorable adjudication of TS/SCI

Responsibilities

• Administer Windows, Linux, virtualization, storage, and network infrastructure supporting development and integration laboratories.
• Build, maintain, and automate enterprise lab environments supporting software development, integration, testing, and deployment activities.
• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows, source control integration, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Develop automation using PowerShell, Bash, Python, Ansible, or similar technologies to improve operational efficiency and repeatability.
• Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes, OpenShift, container platforms, and supporting services.
• Install, configure, patch, and maintain enterprise infrastructure while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity and configuration management requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Integration, Test, and Cybersecurity teams to support modernization initiatives and laboratory readiness.
• Develop technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and automation documentation.
• Support customer site activities and travel when required.

Job description

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions in Colorado Springs, CO seeks an Integration/Field Engineer to administer and maintain infrastructure supporting software development, integration, testing, and deployment within secure lab environments.

Responsibilities include building and automating lab environments, implementing GitOps with Argo CD or Flux, deploying Kubernetes/OpenShift, and scripting with PowerShell, Bash, or Python.