Network Engineer

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Boulder, CO(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$115,000–$160,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Aerospace and Defense, Agile Programming Methodologies, Ansible, CCNA - Cisco Certified Network Associate, CCNP - Cisco Certified Network Professional, Cisco Certifications, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Conduct Studies, Customer Support/Service, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Firewalls, Ground System Design/Development, High Availability, Information Technology & Information Systems, Juniper Networks Product Family, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, MPLS (Multi-Protocol Label Switching), Network Administration/Management, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Configuration Management, Network Design, Network Integration, Network Router Configuration, Network Routers, Network Security, Network Support, Network Switching, Network System Hardware, On Site Support, Operating Systems, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Product Support, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Registered Nurse (RN), Requirements Management, Routing Protocols, Sales Presentation, Scripting (Scripting Languages), Status Reports, Stock Purchase Plans, Subnet, System Readiness Review (SRR), System Test, Systems Maintenance, Technical Analysis, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Virtualization, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Boulder, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago

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

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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

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#LI-Remote, #LI-Hybrid

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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.

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $115,000-$160,000

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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.

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

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  • Education Reimbursement

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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.

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Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

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  • Work closely with Program leadership to ensure all Network Engineering requirements are met rn
  • Lead/Conduct studies and capture technical analysis in support future design reviews rn
  • Support all required IPTs, TIMs, WGs and Ad hoc meetings rn
  • Participate in CDRLs generation and deliveries based on customer prescribed schedule rn
  • Provide technical advice to our customers on architectures and potential solutions rn
  • SecDevOps processes and related Agile practices (Atlassian suite) rn
  • Support System Product Owners as required rn
  • Participate in requirements decomposition and analysis rn
  • System/network design and architecture rn
  • System documentation generation and updates rn
  • Attend and support highly technical engineering team meetings rn
  • 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 rn

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About the Company

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Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq:KTOS) is a specialized Technology Company providing mission critical products, solutions and services for United States National Security. Kratos' core capabilities are sophisticated engineering, manufacturing and system integration offerings for National Security platforms and programs. Kratos' areas of expertise include Command, Control, Communications, Computing, Combat and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C5ISR) systems, satellite communications, electronic warfare, unmanned systems, hypersonic systems, directed and high power energy systems, electromagnetic railgun, missile defense, cyber warfare, cybersecurity, information assurance, and critical infrastructure security. Kratos has primarily an engineering and technically oriented work force of approximately 3,100. Substantially all of Kratos' work is performed on a military base, in a secure facility or at a critical infrastructure location.

COMPANY SIZE
1,500 to 1,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Aerospace and Defense
WEBSITE
http://www.kratosdefense.com/