Integration​/Deployment Engineer

Readiness Delivered. At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos has an exciting opportunity in Colorado Springs, CO, for an onsitei

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The Integration/Deployment Engineer is responsible for the technical implementation, integration, testing, deployment, and operational transition of new capabilities supporting modernization initiatives. This position collaborates with Engineering, Development, Test, and Cybersecurity to ensure new capabilities are successfully deployed into operational environments.

• Execute integration, deployment, and transition activities supporting modernization initiatives.
• Install, configure, integrate, and validate new hardware, software, and infrastructure components.
• Perform system integration, troubleshooting, and technical problem resolution throughout deployment activities.
• Develop and maintain deployment procedures, technical documentation, implementation guides, and operational runbooks.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Development, Test, Cybersecurity, and Operations to resolve integration issues and deployment risks.
• Support system verification, validation, and operational acceptance testing.
• Recommend improvements to integration processes, deployment procedures, and technical standards.
• Support customer site installation activities and travel when required.

Keyword:
Git, GitOPS. Integration, Systems Administration, Clearance, Cleared, Ansible, Terraform, Git, GitOPS, Kubernetes, Openshift, VMWare, ESXi, RHEL, Red Hat, Linux, Windows, Virtualization, Container

• The position requires an active Security+ Certificate with CE and a minimum SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI.
• Candidates must have at least eight years of experience in space operations/IT/Systems Administration or five years of experience and a bacheloris degree in a relevant field.
• The role requires the ability to travel for up to four weeks per year (less than 10% of the time) and be physically present 5 days a week.
• Favorable adjudication of TS/SCI is required to remain in role.

• Experience supporting Department of Defense or other mission-critical systems.
• Experience integrating enterprise hardware, software, and infrastructure.
• VMware or equivalent administration experience.
• Windows Server and Linux system administration.
• Enterprise networking experience (routing, switching, firewalls, DNS, TCP/IP).
• Experience with scripting or automation using Power Shell, Bash, Python, or Ansible.
• Experience with Kubernetes, Open Shift, or containerized applications.
• Experience with system integration, deployment, or technical implementation projects.
• Experience working in classified or air-gapped environments.
• Familiarity with Agile development and Dev Sec Ops  practices.

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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: $100,000-$130,000

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 offeringsifrom 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. i