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Cloud Engineer

Kratos Defense and Security Solutions
Colorado, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/18/2026
Job Description

Ready for What’s Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions—always striving to do the right thing. Kratos is seeking a Cloud Engineer with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Cloud engineering on various platforms. The position supports dynamic, fast-paced projects that span all phases of the Software Development/Software Test/System Engineering lifecycles, including requirement review/updates, design, development, test, and customer support.

  • The ideal candidate has 5 years’ experience defining, developing, designing, and implementing Cloud architectures on various cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and others (GCP (Google Cloud Platform), Alibaba and other CSPs)
  • Deployment and integration of containerized software workloads using Docker, Kubernetes (K8S),
  • Automation of cloud infrastructure deployment using Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation and similar IaC structures
  • Candidate to leverage knowledge of various cloud platforms to architect develop and design an implementation that is platform agnostic
  • Knowledgeable about design solutions that comply with requirements of Zero Trust Architecture
  • Cloud native solution designs that comply with industry standards of Cyber Security and Operations
  • Design and implement scalable and robust cloud infrastructure capable of supporting real-world, operational missions
  • Manage security logging, monitoring, and alert triage and participate in security incident response and investigation
  • Candidate must show ability to effectively communicate with various team members, customers, as well as communicate with subcontractor support
  • Provision, configure, administrate, automate, monitor, and support enterprise and project cloud services
  • Effectively interface with the customer, subcontractors, and a cross functional development, design and test teams
  • Effectively work with cyber security teams to architecture solutions and gather solution evidence that supports attaining the Authority to Operate (ATO) for US Gov projects.
  • Effectively utilize Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) for data transfer across multiple environments
  • Travel as necessary to support system integration, testing, and customer meetings (expected to be ~ 10% average annually)
  • Be a strong team player and leader to the project team and to the organization
  • Maintain a US Gov TS/SCI clearance

Experience And Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related fields with a specific focus on Cloud design and system implementation in various cloud environments and software integration experience
  • Experience with Various CSPs (Cloud Service Provider) platforms, with specific experience in AWS, others of consideration, Azure, GCP, Alibaba
  • Experience with Terraform & Ansible design and implementation and other IaC implementations, experience in implementing a platform agnostic solution
  • Understanding of and experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles.
  • Hands-on experience deploying or integrating with Keycloak (or similar) for single sign on in a K8S environment
  • Hands-on experience deploying software workloads on Docker and K8S via docker-compose, Helm or similar technology.
  • Understanding of and experience with DevSecOps workflows. Understanding CI/CD pipelines
  • Ability to articulate technical concepts orally and in written form.
  • Experience providing estimates for accomplishing relevant cloud development, implementation, migration, and testing tasks
  • Experience working on US Gov programs and active contribution to artifacts required for Authority to Operate (ATO) and / or Interim Authority to Test (IATT)
  • In depth understanding of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP, …
  • Experience using the Linux Operating System
  • General IT/Cloud automation knowledge and experience
  • Ability to attain and maintain an US Gov SECRET and TOP SECRET / SCI clearance.

Preferred Skills And Experience

  • RMF/Cyber Experience
  • Experience using Windows, Unix and other Operating Systems
  • Experience with various IaC (Infrastructure as Code) platforms)
  • Ability to read/write script level or integration code using Python, C# or other development language.
  • Hands-on experience integrating with cloud provided Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) to facilitate data transfers through multiple environments
  • RF & SATCOM experience
  • VMWare, VPN, VPC, & CPN experience
  • ZTA development and implementation experience
  • Information Systems Security Engineering Professional (ISSEP)
  • Experience and knowledge of the SATCOM operational environment
  • Ground Requirements Management Systems and operations
  • Amazon Web Services (AWS) Solutions Architect Associate (SAA)

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: $135,000-$175,000

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offerings—from commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.

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

Job Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement


Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class. All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.

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Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.

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The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

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