Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Integration/Deployment Engineering Lead

Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS Degree in Information Technology/Cybersecurity/Space Systems fields of study
  • Active Security+ Certificate with CE and a minimum SECRET clearance
  • At least eight years of experience in space operations/IT/Systems Administration or five years plus a relevant bachelor's degree
  • Ability to travel up to four weeks per year, with physical presence required five days a week
  • Favorable adjudication of TS/SCI required to remain in role

Responsibilities

  • Lead integration, deployment, and transition of modernization initiatives
  • Build and lead a high-performing team for infrastructure and software capabilities
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities with Engineering, Test, Cybersecurity, and Operations
  • Develop deployment strategies, implementation plans, and technical documentation
  • Mentor technical personnel to foster collaboration and innovation
  • Support customer site integration activities and travel as required
  • Establish technical foundation and organizational culture for the integration team

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead modernization initiatives in a growing program
  • Mentorship opportunities for technical personnel
  • Cross-functional collaboration with various technical teams
  • Exposure to advanced technologies in secure environments
  • Chance to shape the team's culture and processes as the program expands
Full Job Description
The Integration/Deployment Lead is a newly established position responsible for the technical planning, coordination, and execution of all integration and deployment activities associated with a new Task Order. This position is the focal point between Engineering, Development, Test, Cyber, and Operations to ensure new capabilities are successfully integrated, validated, deployed, and transitioned into operational sustainment.

Responsibilities include:
  • Lead the integration, deployment, and transition of modernization initiatives under a new task order.
  • Build and lead a high-performing team responsible for implementing new infrastructure and software capabilities working closely with existing teams and capabilities.
  • Coordinate cross-functional activities with Engineering, Test, Cybersecurity, Operations, and Program Management.
  • Develop deployment strategies, implementation plans, schedules, technical documentation, and operational procedures.
  • Mentor technical personnel while fostering collaboration, innovation, and technical excellence on the integration and deployment teams.
  • Support customer site integration activities and travel when required.
  • Establish the technical foundation, processes, and organizational culture of the integration team as the program expands modernization capabilities
  • Support customer site activities and travel when required.


  • BA/BS Degree in Information Technology/Cybersecurity/Space Systems fields of study
  • 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 bachelor's 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.

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Experience supporting Department of Defense command and control, satellite communications, or other mission-critical systems.
  • Experience leading system integration, deployment, or modernization initiatives in secure enterprise environments.
  • Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware vSphere or equivalent
  • Experience administering Windows and Linux enterprise operating systems.
  • Experience with enterprise networking concepts including routing, switching, firewalls, and network troubleshooting.
  • Experience with infrastructure automation using PowerShell, Ansible, or similar technologies.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or containerized applications.
  • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience working in air-gapped or classified environments.
  • Experience coordinating activities across Engineering, Development, Test, Cybersecurity, and Operations organizations.
  • Previous experience leading technical teams or mentoring engineers.

#LI-Onsite

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

About Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. provides mission critical products, solutions, and services in the United States. The company operates through three segments: Kratos Government Solutions, Unmanned Systems, and Public Safety & Security. The Kratos Government Solutions segment offers microwave electronic products, satellite communications, training systems, modular systems, and defense and rocket support services. The Unmanned Systems segment provides unmanned aerial, ground, and seaborne, as well as command, control, and communications systems. The Public Safety & Security segment designs, engineers, deploys, operates, integrates, maintains, and operates security and surveillance solutions for homeland security, public safety, critical infrastructure, government, and commercial customers. The company serves national security related agencies, the department of defense, intelligence agencies, and classified agencies, as well as international government agencies and domestic and international commercial customers; and critical infrastructure, power generation, power transport, nuclear energy, financial, IT, healthcare, education, transportation, and petro-chemical industries, as well as government and military customers. Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in San Diego, California.
Learn more about Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Size
3,300 employees
Market Cap
$1.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ

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