Kratos Defense and Security Solutions

System/Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE)

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions • $140K — $150K *
Colorado Springs, CO 80918In-Person
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of experience in Systems / Cybersecurity or related field.
  • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or Computer Science.
  • Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity risks to various audiences.
  • Skill in producing high-quality security documentation and reports.
  • Experience in cross-functional team collaboration with system owners and oversight bodies.
  • Demonstrated leadership in coordinating cybersecurity reviews and group activities.
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance required.

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, and maintain secure system architectures in various environments.
  • Conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing to identify risks.
  • Integrate cybersecurity requirements into the Systems Engineering Life Cycle.
  • Support Authority to Operate processes and maintain documentation like System Security Plans.
  • Perform security impact analyses and provide recommendations for system changes.
  • Utilize DevSecOps practices and tools for integrated security in processes.
  • Manage IAM policies and ensure compliance with cybersecurity frameworks.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies and frameworks.
  • Onsite team environment fostering collaboration and innovation.
  • Development and maintenance of critical security documentation.
  • Engagement with cross-functional teams and senior leadership.
  • Access to advanced training and professional certifications.
Full Job Description
Systems/Cybersecurity Engineer to join our team with the following primary responsibilities:

Core Cybersecurity Engineering
  • In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks and standards, including NIST SP 800-53, RMF (Risk Management Framework), Zero Trust Architecture, and DISA STIGs.
  • Proficiency in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure system architectures across classified and unclassified environments.
  • Demonstrated experience conducting vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and security control assessments.
  • Knowledge of network security principles including firewalls, IDS/IPS, VPNs, zero-trust architecture, and network segmentation.
  • Ability to implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) policies, role-based access controls (RBAC), and least-privilege principles across AWS accounts and multi-account organizations.
  • Experience with cryptographic standards, PKI infrastructure, and key management practices in accordance with National Security Systems (NSS) policy.

System Engineering Integration
  • Ability to integrate cybersecurity requirements into the Systems Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) and system development life cycle (SDLC).
  • Experience supporting Authority to Operate (ATO) processes, including development and maintenance of System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms).
  • Ability to perform security impact analyses for proposed system changes and provide engineering recommendations to program leadership.
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines and integrated cyber tools

Tools and Technologies
  • Experience with AWS GovCloud (US) environments, including configuration, deployment, and security hardening of cloud infrastructure in accordance with FedRAMP High and DoD Cloud Computing Security Requirements Guide (CC SRG) IL2/IL4/IL5/IL6 standards.
  • Proficiency with SIEM platforms (e.g., Splunk, ArcSight), endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools, and vulnerability management tools (e.g., ACAS)
  • Experience with configuration management and hardening of operating systems (Windows Server, Linux/RHEL), Databases, and other technologies in accordance with STIG benchmarks.
  • Container security (Docker/Kubernetes) and CI/CD security integration practices.


  • 7 - 10 years experience in Systems / Cybersecurity or related field
  • BA/BS degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, and/or Computer Science
  • Ability to communicate complex cybersecurity risks and technical findings to both technical staff and non-technical stakeholders, including senior leadership and program managers.
  • Skill in producing high-quality security documentation, risk briefings, and technical reports in support of program milestones.
  • Experience working in cross-functional teams with system owners, ISSOs/ISSMs, program offices, and external oversight bodies.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead or coordinate cybersecurity working groups, reviews, and assessment activities.
  • Active, TS/SCI security clearance required

CERTIFICATIONS
  • To satisfy DoD Directive 8570.01-M / DoD 8140 Cybersecurity Workforce requirements, candidates must hold at least one qualifying IAT Level II or IAT Level III baseline certification at time of appointment.
    • CompTIA Security+
    • CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
    • CEH (Certified Ethical Hacker)
    • CASP+ CE (CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner)
    • ISSEP - Information Systems Security Engineering Professional

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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: $140,000-$150,000

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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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