System/Cybersecurity Engineer (ISSE)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$140,000–$150,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Access Control, Aerospace and Defense, Amazon Web Services (AWS), ArcSight, Benchmarking, CEH - Certified Ethical Hacker, CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Computer Security, Configuration Management, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, Continuous Integration, Cross-Functional, Cryptography, Database Technology, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Dental Insurance, Docker, Documentation, Firewalls, Identity Data Management, Information Systems Security Engineering (ISSE), Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Intrusion Detection Systems, Intrusion Prevention Systems, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Windows Server, Network Architecture/Engineering, Network Security, Operating Systems, Penetration Testing, Project/Program Management, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Standards, Red Hat Linux Operating System, Risk, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Analysis, Security Clearance, Security Information and Event Management (SIEM), Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Splunk, Stock Purchase Plans, System Architecture, System Integration (SI), System Lifecycle, Systems Analysis, Systems Engineering, Systems Maintenance, Technical Presentation, Technical Support, Top Secret Clearance, U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), VPN (Virtual Private Network), Vision Plan
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
10 days ago

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  • 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

#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: $140,000-$150,000

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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  • Life/ADD & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Holidays
  • 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 motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos Space is seeking an experienced 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.

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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/

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