Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

Network Engineer

Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in network engineering
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
  • Proficient in supporting major design review processes (SRR, PDR, CDR)
  • Senior-level Cisco and Juniper certifications (CCNA, CCNP)
  • Strong background in network security configurations and hardening
  • Experience with LAN/WAN infrastructure design and maintenance
  • Knowledge of Agile methodology and DevOps processes

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with program leadership to fulfill Network Engineering requirements
  • Conduct technical studies and analyses for design reviews
  • Support various team meetings like IPTs and WGs
  • Assist in generating customer-required design documents (CDRLs)
  • Provide architectural and solution-oriented technical advice
  • Implement SecDevOps processes using the Atlassian suite
  • Engage in requirements decomposition and technical documentation

Benefits

  • Flexible work options including hybrid and remote opportunities
  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a major space program
  • Collaboration with cutting-edge technology in the aerospace sector
  • Access to ongoing training and certification opportunities
Full Job Description
Kratos is seeking a highly motivated candidate as a Network Engineer, in Boulder, CO, for a large space ground system program. The candidate will work closely with system developers, test, and on-site user support personnel to support system updates, and ensure project objectives are met. Primary responsibilities include Network design and execution/compliance, preparation for SRR/PDR/CDR level review, meeting and working group support, and contributions towards future Task Orders, ECPs and CCPs.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
  • Work closely with Program leadership to ensure all Network Engineering requirements are met
  • Lead/Conduct studies and capture technical analysis in support future design reviews
  • Support all required IPTs, TIMs, WGs and Ad hoc meetings
  • Participate in CDRLs generation and deliveries based on customer prescribed schedule
  • Provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions
  • SecDevOps processes and related Agile practices (Atlassian suite)
  • Support System Product Owners as required
  • Participate in requirements decomposition and analysis
  • System/network design and architecture
  • System documentation generation and updates
  • Attend and support highly technical engineering team meetings
  • Develop and deliver effective customer presentations (design reviews, status reports, kickoff meetings, support test plans) demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level


  • 10+ years Network engineering
  • BS in a STEM degree field
  • Support programs through SRR, PDR, CDR or equivalent design reviews
  • CCNA, CCNP, and equivalent Senior level Network certifications for CISCO and Juniper systems
  • Support firewall, switch, and router configurations and upgrades
  • Experience with Network security configurations and hardening
  • Design, deploy, and maintain LAN and WAN infrastructure
  • Configure and manage routing protocols, MPLS connectivity, and subnet design
  • Implement and support virtual networking solutions across on-prem and cloud environments
  • Experience with satellite ground systems
  • Familiarity with modern IT infrastructure capabilities to include virtualization, cloud deployment and containerization (CNFs)
  • Complete knowledge of Agile methodology
  • Candidate must be self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers.
  • Candidate must be able to articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team, as well as, externally to the customer and users.
  • Working knowledge of space systems, including ground systems and system development processes

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • Advanced certifications (CCNP, specialization tracks, or equivalent)
  • Experience with Juniper networking equipment and operating systems
  • Experience working alongside or in a network architect role
  • Exposure to enterprise network design and large-scale infrastructure planning
  • Experience with software-defined networking (SDN) technologies
  • Familiarity with cloud networking platforms and integrations
  • Knowledge of network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, etc.)
  • Experience supporting high-availability and multi-site environments
  • Security+ certification is not required but is beneficial to the position

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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: $115,000-$160,000

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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