IT System Administrator - III; Cleared

Job Description

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. is a leading defense technology company focused on unmanned systems, satellite communications, cyber security/warfare, microwave electronics, missile defense, training, and combat systems. Our customers include the U.S. federal government, foreign governments, commercial enterprises, and state and local government agencies. At Kratos, we prioritize affordability as a cornerstone of our technology. We leverage proven, cutting‑edge methodologies and technology to minimize costs, streamline schedules, and mitigate risks, ensuring timely delivery of cost‑effective solutions to market.

The IT Systems Administrator (SA) will be required to perform duties that include elevated privileges, such as managing active directory, troubleshooting user‑related issues, and installing hardware/software. As a trusted custodian to the Company’s sensitive information and/or systems, the SA will be expected to maintain professional conduct and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of any information system to which they may have access.

Establish and maintain information systems IAW Department of Defense (DoD), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), 32 CFR Part 117 National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM), DoD 5200.01 Information Security Program and Protection of Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and DoD 5205.07 Special Access Program (SAP) Security Manual.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

• Responsible for network address assignment, routing protocols, and routing table configuration as well as configuration of authentication and authorization - directory services.
• Performs maintenance of network servers: file servers, intrusion detection systems, routers, switches, etc.
• Maintains the hardware and software that comprises the network (data, voice and video) including the deployment, maintenance and monitoring of active network gear, switches, routers, firewalls, and appliances.
• Performs anti‑virus definitions updates, and patch management.
• Manages active directory, group policy, file shares, backups and restores, etc.
• Perform system administration duties to include troubleshooting of information system errors.
• Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures to restrict unauthorized use of data systems and databases.
• Ensure users have need‑to‑know for the data they are accessing.
• Installs new and existing hardware/software.
• Manages disaster recovery functions for information systems.
• Support, maintain and administer third‑party applications.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all hardware on a routine and scheduled basis.
• Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems.
• Enforce change management and compliance processes.
• Work as a technical resource on assigned projects performing independent analysis, communication, and problem solving.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• May be assigned responsibility for simple projects.
• Provides Tier 2/3 Support for system services and support.

• May be assigned responsibility for more complex projects, that may include supporting, managing, and administering contracts for
  1) technology spending on services and products and
  2) software and application services across the organization. This includes overseeing the execution of requests for proposals or quotes (RFPs and/or RFQs). Defines and facilitates communication between the enterprise and its providers in order to deliver products and services according to plan and within budget.
• Mentors level I Network Administrators.
• Troubleshoots more complex network and technical issues.
• Acts as primary organizational interface with vendors and provides internal analysis and support.

• May be assigned responsibility for highly complex projects that affect multiple systems,…