IT System Administrator (Active TS Security Clearance Required)

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., a leader in providing high-performance aerial target systems and advanced unmanned tactical aerial platforms, is looking for career-minded team players for our Sacramento manufacturing plant as we continue to grow our business to meet customer demands.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The IT Systems Administrator (SA) will be required to perform duties that include elevated privileges, such as managing active directory, troubleshooting user related issues, and installing hardware/software.  As a trusted custodian to the Company’s sensitive information and/or systems, the SA will be expected to maintain professional conduct and protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of any information system to which they may have access.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Establish and maintain classified information systems following DOD, DSS, NIST, and JSIG guidelines, including but not limited to:
•    Responsible for network address assignment, routing protocols, and routing table configuration as well as configuration of authentication and authorization – directory services. Performs maintenance of network servers: file servers, intrusion detection systems, routers, switches, etc.
•    Maintains the hardware and software that comprises the network (data, voice and video) including the deployment, maintenance and monitoring of active network gear; switches, routers, firewalls, and appliances
•    Performs anti-virus definitions updates, and patch management. Manages active directory, group policy, files shares, backups and restores, etc.
•    Perform system administration duties to include troubleshooting of information system errors
•    Working knowledge of system functions, security policies, technical security safeguards, and operational security measures to restrict unauthorized use of data systems and databases
•    Ensure users have need-to-know for the data they are accessing
•    Installs new and existing hardware/software. Manages disaster recovery functions for information systems
•    Support, maintain and administer third party applications
•    Perform routine preventative maintenance on all hardware on a routine and scheduled basis
•    Perform network troubleshooting to isolate and diagnose common network problems
•    Enforce change management and compliance processes
•    Work as a technical resource on assigned projects
•    Independent analysis, communication, and problem solving

Other Job Functions
•    Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:    
•    Ability to maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by government standards
•    Ability to interact effectively with peers and supervisors
•    Ability to interact appropriately with the public when necessary
•    Ability to adhere to workplace rules
•    Ability to effectively communicate professionally in writing or verbally with all levels of personnel

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
•    Required to have and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level (requires U.S. Citizenship).
•    Requires AA/AS degree in a related technical field and a minimum of 3 years directly related experience or comparable work experience in lieu of degree  
•    Must be DOD 8570 Compliant (Net+, Security + or higher)
•    Strong experience with hardening Windows 10, Server 2008 R2, Server 2012 R2, and Server 2016 operating systems
•    Strong customer service orientation
•    Attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and follow through with assignments to full completion
•    Working knowledge with vulnerability and compliance scanning tools (SCAP, WASSP, etc.)
•    Working knowledge of TCP/IP, network switching, routing and infrastructure cabling. Must be able to configure switches by using a work instruction for Isolated LANs and WANs
•    Familiarity with RMF, NIST and/or JSIG/JFAN-6/3 requirements
•    Familiarity with Linux and Cisco IOS operating systems
•    Familiarity with SQL/Oracle Databases

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: 
•    Network +, Security + or Higher Certification

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
•    Office and/or manufacturing environment
•    Ability to stand and sit for long periods of time
•    Ability to perform repetitive motion (keyboarding, 10-key, phones)
•    Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
•    May work extended hours or weekends and have on-call schedule/duties

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
•    25-50% - May be required between customer site and/or other KUAS locations