Systems Integrator Engineer — Linux, Kubernetes & Ansible

Kratos Space Training & Cyber; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Kratos Defense in Colorado Springs seeks a System Integrator Engineer to support installation, integration, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of software in mission-focused environments. You will work across Linux and Windows, container orchestration platforms, and automated deployment pipelines.

The role requires 5+ years of software integration experience, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and hands-on Linux/Windows administration, Git, Rancher/Kubernetes, and Ansible.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in software integration, systems administration, or a related technical discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in systems engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Hands-on experience administering Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Experience using Git and version-control workflows.
• Experience with Rancher and Kubernetes container orchestration platforms.
• Experience developing or maintaining Ansible automation and playbooks.
• Experience with software installation, integration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to travel approximately 15%.
• Current Secret Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI.

Responsibilities

• Install, integrate, configure, and deploy software releases within operational environments.
• Develop and automate software deployment and release processes using Ansible.
• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot software environments across Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Use Git for source code management, version control, and software release management.
• Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot containerized applications using Rancher and Kubernetes.
• Troubleshoot software, system, networking, and application integration issues.
• Work with Operations to identify, troubleshoot, and correct issues affecting operational systems.
• Perform software installation, integration testing, configuration, validation, and release activities.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks, automation scripts, and deployment procedures.
• Support root-cause analysis and corrective actions for system and software issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, installation procedures, configuration documentation, and release procedures.
• Coordinate with Engineering and Operations to ensure software releases are integrated and ready.
• Support system upgrades, maintenance activities, testing, and deployments.
• Travel approximately 15%.

Skills

Git

Ansible

Kubernetes

Rancher

Linux

Windows

CI/CD

AWS

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

VMware

SQL databases

Job description

Kratos Defense in Colorado Springs seeks a System Integrator Engineer to support installation, integration, configuration, deployment, and maintenance of software in mission-focused environments. You will work across Linux and Windows, container orchestration platforms, and automated deployment pipelines.

The role requires 5+ years of software integration experience, a Bachelor’s in a related field, and hands-on Linux/Windows administration, Git, Rancher/Kubernetes, and Ansible.