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Space ISR Subject Matter Expert

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc
  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • $800,000 Per Year
19 days ago

Job Description

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4 years of Network Analysis experience

  • 4 years of Intelligence Studies experience
  • 4 years of experience working in a Linux environment
  • Demonstrated tactical and operational experience in military (Joint or Service) planning and conducting military intelligence activities
  • Previous experience providing intelligence support to offensive DoD space or cyber operations
  • Experience in protocol analysis
  • Experience in Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
  • Experience providing intelligence support to operations

Preferred Experience:

  • Graduate of Joint Cyber Analysis Course (JCAC) or equivalent
  • Familiarity with programming/scripting languages including C, C++, C#, Python, and/or Bash
  • Experience with network analytic tools and platforms (e.g., Wireshark, Kali Linux)
  • Active or ability to obtain a commercial driver's license to support delivery or movement
  • Strong desire to maintain current technical skills and stay abreast of emerging technologies
  • Familiarity with various SATCOM systems and RF signal protocols, systems, and standards
  • Knowledge of electronic warfare (EW) principles and experience supporting EW planning and operations
  • Experience providing intelligence support to acquisitions
  • Experience collaborating with the intelligence community, especially NSA
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret complex documents
  • Programming experience
  • Experience in All-Source Intelligence

Additional Requirements:

  • This position will require overnight travel up to 10% of the time. Trip durations may range from overnight to multiple weeks.

Only candidates who currently possess an active Top Secret clearance will be considered.

#LI-Onsite

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: $800,000-$115,000

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.

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  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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  • Education Reimbursement

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Readiness Delivered.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are driven by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers.

We are expanding our capabilities and have an exciting new opportunity for a Space ISR Subject Matter Expert.

We are seeking a highly skilled Network/Protocol Analyst to support multiple developmental efforts through advanced technical analysis and collaboration with intelligence partners. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical expertise, operational intelligence experience, and the ability to work closely with small technical teams and external mission partners

Perform network and protocol analysis in support of multiple developmental efforts

  • Serve as a liaison with intelligence communities to provide analysis for ongoing projects
  • Communicate effectively with technical team members to support development activities within small project teams
  • Coordinate interactions with external partners to meet mission requirements
  • Provide subject matter expert (SME) support to cyber mission partners and project development

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Numbers & Facts

LocationColorado Springs, CO
IndustryAerospace and Defense
Company Size1,500 to 1,999 employees
Websitehttp://www.kratosdefense.com/

About Company

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.

Skills

  • Aerospace and Defenseunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Bash Scriptingunmatched
  • C Programming Languageunmatched
  • C++ Programming Languageunmatched
  • CDL Driver's Licenseunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Electronic Warfareunmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • Intelligence Communityunmatched
  • Leading Edge Technologyunmatched
  • Linux Operating Systemunmatched
  • Microsoft C# (C Sharp)unmatched
  • Military Intelligenceunmatched
  • Military Operationsunmatched
  • National Security Agency (NSA)unmatched
  • Network Performance/Analysisunmatched
  • Network Protocolsunmatched
  • Online Coursesunmatched
  • Operational Auditunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Operations Planningunmatched
  • Project Developmentunmatched
  • Protocol Analysisunmatched
  • Python Programming/Scripting Languageunmatched
  • Radio Frequencyunmatched
  • Satellite Communicationsunmatched
  • Scripting (Scripting Languages)unmatched
  • Signal Intelligence (SIGINT)unmatched
  • Space Operationsunmatched
  • Stock Purchase Plansunmatched
  • Tactical Operationsunmatched
  • Technical Analysisunmatched
  • United States Department of Defense (DoD)unmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched
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