Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Integration/Field Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $90K — $120K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or Space Systems
  • Active Security+ Certificate with CE and minimum SECRET clearance
  • 8 years of experience in space operations, IT, or Systems Administration, or 5 years with a relevant bachelor's degree
  • Ability to travel up to 4 weeks per year
  • Favorable adjudication of TS/SCI required to remain in role

Responsibilities

  • Administer Windows, Linux, virtualization, storage, and network infrastructure
  • Build, maintain, and automate enterprise lab environments
  • Implement GitOps workflows and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Develop automation to improve operational efficiency
  • Deploy, administer, and troubleshoot Kubernetes and container platforms
  • Install, configure, and maintain enterprise infrastructure while ensuring compliance
  • Collaborate with teams to support modernization initiatives
  • Develop technical documentation and standard operating procedures

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in secure laboratory environments
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in automation and infrastructure management
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Engineering and Cybersecurity
  • Hands-on experience with enterprise environments and containerization techniques
  • Career advancement through involvement in modernization initiatives
Full Job Description
The Integration/Field Engineer, in Colorado Springs, CO, is responsible for administering and maintaining the infrastructure supporting software development, integration, testing, and deployment activities within secure laboratory environments. This position develops automation, implements modern infrastructure management practices, and ensures lab environments remain reliable, secure, and ready to support Engineering, Development, Test, and Cybersecurity activities.

Responsibilities include:
  • 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.


  • BA/BS degree in Information Technology/Cybersecurity/Space Systems field 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 administering enterprise Windows Server and Linux environments.
  • VMware or equivalent virtualization experience.
  • Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, Docker, or containerized platforms.
  • Experience implementing GitOps using tools such as Argo CD or Flux.
  • Experience with Git, GitLab, or other enterprise source control platforms.
  • Infrastructure-as-Code experience using Ansible, Terraform, or similar technologies.
  • PowerShell, Bash, or Python scripting experience.
  • Enterprise networking knowledge including VLANs, routing, switching, DNS, and firewalls.
  • Experience supporting PKI, certificates, Active Directory, and enterprise authentication services.
  • Familiarity with RMF, STIGs, and cybersecurity compliance in DoD environments.
  • Experience supporting air-gapped or disconnected enterprise environments.

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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: $90,000-$120,000

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
Aerospace & Defense
Net Income
$79.6 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+8.4%
Revenue
$747.6 million
NASDAQ
KTOS
* Ladders Estimates

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