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System Administrator

Kratos Space Training & Cyber
United States, Colorado, Colorado Springs
May 05, 2026

Readiness Delivered. Kratos is a company that strives to innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. From ground control to outer space, you can contribute to work that matters with a company where diversity, integrity and inclusion are shared values. Weire committed to fostering an environment for every teammate thatis welcoming with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future together with us. Kratos Space is seeking an experienced System Administrator III to join our team with the following primary responsibilities:

Senior System Administration Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities



  • Experienced in managing and maintaining VMWARE ESXI environments
  • VMWARE ESXI Hardening and configuration experience
  • LINUX deployment, System Administration, and OS maintenance Expertise
  • RedHat IdM Account Management Experience
  • Familiarity with fundamental networking/distributed computing environment concepts; ability to configure file sharing (NFS/SAMBA or Windows); ability to query DNS records; understanding of basic routing concepts
  • Knowledge of current Risk Management Framework, supporting NIST standards, and DoD STIG hardening and Patching
  • Ability to write scripts in some administrative language (e.g., Bash, Perl, Python)
  • Have expertise sufficient to handle second and third-level problems
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network problems
  • Conduct Backups and Disaster Recovery Operations
  • Discuss infrastructure needs with management
  • Interface with Cybersecurity and Systems Engineering teams to solve problems
  • Create and document standards


General Skills



  • Ability to execute, manage, and coordinate technically complex changes on an operational system
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to write purchase justifications, train users in various topics, and interact positively with management
  • Independent problem-solving, self-direction
  • Works well independently and on a team


Keyword: cleared, IT, DOD, Sec+
Required Experience:

  • Current, Active SECRET or Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI eligibility. Candidates with a SECRET Clearance must be eligible for TS/SCI Clearance.
  • BS or equivalent experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, or similar subject
  • 2-3 years of System Administrator experience in a SECRET or TS/SCI environment supporting a government customer
  • Industry Certification to meet DoDD 8140.03 IAT II requirements. (Security+, CASP+, etc.)


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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: $95,000-$120,000

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 offeringsifrom 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.

At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with fiscal and operational discipline. We work hard, we solve hard problems, and we look out for and take care of our customers, each other and our families. Protecting and enabling our nation and global customers through innovative aerospace solutions is what motivates us. We continually build trusted relationships with our peers, our partners and customers, and we take ownership for our actionsialways doing the right thing.

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


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