Kratos Defense & Security Solutions
Cloud Systems Architect/Engineer
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
Job Descriptions:
Ready for What’s Next? 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 is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to perform functions such as design, analysis, evaluation, testing, debugging and implementation of applications programs supporting the infrastructure, business processes and operations and/or network-based (cloud) product systems. Analyzes, installs, acquires, modifies, and supports operating systems, database or utilities software. Plans, conducts and directs the analysis of business problems with automated systems solutions. Analyzes, designs, acquires and implements projects for standalone and interconnected systems. Design, automate, and deploy cloud resources supporting mission/business operations and development activities.
Provision, configure, administrate, automate, monitor, and support enterprise and project cloud services.
Design and implement scalable and robust cloud infrastructure capable of supporting real-world, operational missions
Through automation, enforce continuous compliance to security standards.
Design state-of-the-art technical solutions that are scalable, reliable, secure, and meet performance requirements.
Support architectural design and new cloud service implementations utilizing industry best practices.
Assist with the planning and migration of legacy applications to the cloud.
Perform operational engineering for activities which include platform upgrades, server patching, monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Provide periodic off-hours on-call support for production and development environments.
Manage security logging, monitoring, and alert triage and participate in security incident response and investigation.
Utilize various automation, monitoring, and service management tools & techniques to troubleshoot issues and perform performance tuning
Support our development and engineering teams on cloud related issues
Adhere and comply with System Development Lifecycle and Release Management processes and procedures to include the use of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.
Perform other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ABILITIES:
Architect, design, develop and maintain AWS cloud environments
Linux server administration and automation
In-depth knowledge of a wide range of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and more.
Proficiency in IaC tools like AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, and/or Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
Strong understanding of AWS networking concepts, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), VPNs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53, Security Groups, and Network ACLs
Expertise in AWS security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, security groups, and network ACLs. Knowledge of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and policies.
Manage and optimize AWS costs through tools like AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Trusted Advisor, and implementing best practices for cost-effective resource utilization.
Deep understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, etc.
Work closely with other teams such as devops, secops, transport, etc
Must be a self-starter, able to work productively independently, as well as, work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary engineering team.
Technical proficiency including systems experience, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and issue management in a multi-platform environment
Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
Communicate and interact effectively with peers, managers, senior leadership and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
Required Experience:
7+ years’ experience building, running, and troubleshooting production systems and live environments required
4+ years’ experience with IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible) required
7+ years’ experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) is required preferably as AWS Infrastructure Engineer or AWS Network Engineer
7+ years’ experience with Unix / Linux required
7+ years experience with networking and security (e.g., TCP/IP, IPSec, NAT/Firewall rules)
Experience and comfortable automating cloud and development workflows or infrastructure
Experience with NIST SP800-171 and 800-53/RMF preferred
Must have experience administering Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence, Bamboo)
DoD 8570 IAT II (Security+) or higher certification
Desired Skills and Experience
AWS Solutions Architect or comparable cloud certification
CCSP certification
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $130,000-$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.
Keyword: AWS, cloud, automation, terraform, engineer
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
From: Kratos Defense
Ready for What’s Next? 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 is seeking a Senior Cloud Engineer to perform functions such as design, analysis, evaluation, testing, debugging and implementation of applications programs supporting the infrastructure, business processes and operations and/or network-based (cloud) product systems. Analyzes, installs, acquires, modifies, and supports operating systems, database or utilities software. Plans, conducts and directs the analysis of business problems with automated systems solutions. Analyzes, designs, acquires and implements projects for standalone and interconnected systems. Design, automate, and deploy cloud resources supporting mission/business operations and development activities.
Provision, configure, administrate, automate, monitor, and support enterprise and project cloud services.
Design and implement scalable and robust cloud infrastructure capable of supporting real-world, operational missions
Through automation, enforce continuous compliance to security standards.
Design state-of-the-art technical solutions that are scalable, reliable, secure, and meet performance requirements.
Support architectural design and new cloud service implementations utilizing industry best practices.
Assist with the planning and migration of legacy applications to the cloud.
Perform operational engineering for activities which include platform upgrades, server patching, monitoring, configuration, and troubleshooting.
Provide periodic off-hours on-call support for production and development environments.
Manage security logging, monitoring, and alert triage and participate in security incident response and investigation.
Utilize various automation, monitoring, and service management tools & techniques to troubleshoot issues and perform performance tuning
Support our development and engineering teams on cloud related issues
Adhere and comply with System Development Lifecycle and Release Management processes and procedures to include the use of infrastructure as code tools such as Terraform.
Perform other duties as assigned.
RESPONSIBILITIES & ABILITIES:
Architect, design, develop and maintain AWS cloud environments
Linux server administration and automation
In-depth knowledge of a wide range of AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and more.
Proficiency in IaC tools like AWS CloudFormation, AWS CDK, Terraform, and/or Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning and management.
Strong understanding of AWS networking concepts, including Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), VPNs, Direct Connect, Transit Gateway, Route 53, Security Groups, and Network ACLs
Expertise in AWS security best practices, identity and access management (IAM), encryption, security groups, and network ACLs. Knowledge of AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) roles and policies.
Manage and optimize AWS costs through tools like AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Trusted Advisor, and implementing best practices for cost-effective resource utilization.
Deep understanding of network protocols such as TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, etc.
Work closely with other teams such as devops, secops, transport, etc
Must be a self-starter, able to work productively independently, as well as, work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary engineering team.
Technical proficiency including systems experience, strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and issue management in a multi-platform environment
Possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the assigned duties, including computer skills.
Maintain sensitive and confidential information as required by company and government requirements.
Communicate and interact effectively with peers, managers, senior leadership and public, including maintaining respect for others, and following company policies.
Have a willingness and ability to learn and utilize company technology for company required purposes, including, for example training, reviewing, and signing policies and procedures, benefits enrollment, and changes, and more.
Ability to read, understand, and follow instructions.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to maintain knowledge, skills, and abilities as it pertains to your job.
Required Experience:
7+ years’ experience building, running, and troubleshooting production systems and live environments required
4+ years’ experience with IaC tools (Terraform/Ansible) required
7+ years’ experience with AWS (Amazon Web Services) is required preferably as AWS Infrastructure Engineer or AWS Network Engineer
7+ years’ experience with Unix / Linux required
7+ years experience with networking and security (e.g., TCP/IP, IPSec, NAT/Firewall rules)
Experience and comfortable automating cloud and development workflows or infrastructure
Experience with NIST SP800-171 and 800-53/RMF preferred
Must have experience administering Atlassian tools (JIRA, Bitbucket, Confluence, Bamboo)
DoD 8570 IAT II (Security+) or higher certification
Desired Skills and Experience
AWS Solutions Architect or comparable cloud certification
CCSP certification
#LI-Onsite
Competitive salary based on experience and education Salary Range: $130,000-$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.
Keyword: AWS, cloud, automation, terraform, engineer
Kratos Defense is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. EOE, Minorities, Females, Vet, Disabled, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity or any other protected class.
All qualified job seekers are encouraged to apply. Kratos Defense is committed to America's veterans by providing opportunities for them to continue contributing after service to our nation. We also work to provide reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities.
EEO Is The Law (http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf)
Disability Accessibility Accommodation
If you require an accommodation to navigate or apply to our careers site, please send your request to HRAccessibility@kratosdefense.com or call 858-964-2916. Any inquires not related to requesting an accommodation will be discarded.
Pay Transparency
The company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
Job Applicant Privacy Notice
For applicants in the EU and California residents, please review our privacy notice.
From: Kratos Defense