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Kratos is a leader in assured aerospace communication solutions and services. We are cutting-edge innovators and creative problem solvers working collaboratively to solve our customers' toughest challenges. Our culture is fast-paced and innovative. We are a trusted partner—driven by doing the right thing and achieving maximum success for our customers, our partners and ourselves.

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.

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

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

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

Preferred Skills and Experience

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

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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: $115,000-$160,000

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.