CCS-C Technical Advisor/CTF Lead

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions Inc

Colorado Springs, CO

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$90,000–$120,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Acceptance Testing, Aerospace and Defense, Ansible, C++ Programming Language, Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Cisco Network Systems, Communication Skills, CompTIA Security+, Dental Insurance, Docker, Government, Identify Issues, Information Technology & Information Systems, Java, Leadership, Leading Edge Technology, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Microsoft Active Directory, Military, Military Satellite Communications (MILSATCOM), MySQL, Network Attached Storage (NAS), On Call, Operational Support, Oracle, People Management, Performance Reviews, Registered Nurse (RN), Secret Clearance, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), Space Operations, Stock Purchase Plans, Storage Area Network (SAN), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Test Plan/Schedule, Testing, Top Secret Clearance, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), VMWare, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
3 days ago

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  • The position requires an active Security+ Certificate with CE rn
  • A minimum SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI rn
  • 5 - 7 years experience in either: MILSATCOM Operations, Systems Administration or Management rn
  • Candidates must have at least five years of experience in space operations or a bachelor's degree in a relevant space-related field. rn
  • Experience guiding a diverse group of engineers across multiple disciplines rn
  • Performs Leadership duties as needed to include: personnel assessments, mentoring, planning and milestone assessments, and administration of CCS-C System rn
  • Support ground system readiness activities including customer/user interactions, on-call support rn
  • Hosting and/or supporting meetings with military/government stakeholders rn
  • Self-motivated and comfortable with supporting multiple groups of developers, engineers, and testers. rn
  • Articulate technical concepts orally and in written forms both internally to the team as well as externally to the government rn
  • The role requires the ability to travel for up to two weeks per year (less than 5% of the time) and be physically present at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB) five days a week. Due to the 24/7 operational environment, occasional on-call support is required. rn

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Preferred Skills and Experience

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  • Experience with CCS-C and associated satellite systems is highly desirable. rn
  • A strong background in maintaining and sustaining IT systems is preferred, particularly in an operational and/or test environment. rn
  • Familiarity with system administration, troubleshooting, and deployment processes is beneficial. rn
  • Experience working with technologies such as Oracle, MySQL, Java/C++, Networking/Cisco, Linux, Windows, Active Directory, Docker/Kubernetes, NAS/SAN, VMware, and Ansible is a plus. rn
  • Candidates with a system deployment/operations/test background who can apply their expertise to system administration, sustainment, and troubleshooting will be well suited for this role. rn

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#LI-Onsite

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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.

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Salary Range: $90,000-$120,000

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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.

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This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

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  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
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  • Holidays
  • Education Reimbursement

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The ideal candidate has over five years of experience in personnel management, operations support, and IT systems. A strong background in the Command and Control - Consolidated (CCS-C) system and associated satellite programs is highly desirable. Familiarity with the government sustainment lifecycle, along with relevant experience in development, testing, engineering, and integration, is preferred. The candidate must be able to effectively communicate technical concepts both orally and in writing to government and military customers and users. Self-motivation and leadership capabilities are essential. The selected applicant will undergo a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. citizenship is required. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO, at Schriever Space Force Base (SSFB).

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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/