Systems Administrator

Job Description

Ready for What's Next? Kratos Defense & Security Solutions develops and fields transformative, affordable technology, platforms, and systems for United States National Security related customers, allies, and commercial enterprises. We proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actions-always striving to do the right thing. This job is onsite in beautiful Huntsville, AL.

The Systems Administrator (SA) will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation Kratos' computer systems. The SA will handle the installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of hardware, software, and some networking components to maintain optimal performance and security. The role involves monitoring system activity, implementing upgrades, vulnerability management, and providing technical support to users. Collaboration with other IT staff and departments is essential to address technical issues and implement IT strategies aligned with business objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain servers for local office
  • Perform in-place upgrades
  • Apply software patches and updates
• Manage support tickets and support IT projects for local office
  • Create/disable user accounts
  • Create/modify/delete security groups
  • Add/remove users to/from security groups
  • Create/modify system folder structure
  • Facilitate vendor support sessions to resolve issues
  • Perform hardware/software installations and upgrades
• Mitigate vulnerabilities from weekly report
  • Report violations of corporate policies
• Ensures backup operations complete successfully
• Document processes for creation of departmental SOPs
• Support IT Manager with network & system configurations, functionality, and security
  • Notify IT Manager of planned configuration changes to systems
• Get training (as needed) to support essential job functions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None

Experience and Skills

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• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience, or 5 years of experience without degree
• Secret security clearance desired, TS preferred
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Exceptional time management and flexibility
• Organized self-starter with minimal oversight
• Capability to work closely with multiple teams to accomplish tasks
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Dedicated to producing excellent solutions consistently
• Linux administration experience preferred

Job Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Coverage
• 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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