What are the responsibilities and job description for the Integration/Deployment Engineering Lead position at Kratos Space Training & Cyber?
Readiness Delivered. Kratos engineers and deploys technology and systems that move national security forward, with the cost, speed, and reliability that make readiness certain. We are a trusted partneridriven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves. In Colorado Springs, CO, we are pleased to offer the role ofiIntegration/Deployment Engineering Lead.
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.
Keyword: Integration, Systems Administration, Leadership, Mentorship, Technical Lead, Matrix Leadership, Team Building, MILSATCOM, Clearance, Cleared, Ansible, Terraform, Git, GitOPS, Kubernetes, Openshift
Required Experience:
- BA/BS Degree iniInformation 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 bacheloris 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.
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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: $100,000-$130,000
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 offeringsifrom 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. i
From: Kratos Defense
Kratos is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos 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.
Salary : $100,000 - $130,000