Job Descriptions: The Network/Systems Administrator will oversee the network and systems management at Kratos Defense & Rocket Support Services, Glen Burnie, MD facility. The Network/System Administrator will coordinate with and work alongside our enterprise Network & Server teams to support the local computer systems, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), network segments, intranets, and other data communication systems. This will also include helping architect, design and analyze infrastructure requirements. It will require participation in decisions about buying future hardware or software to upgrade organization’s infrastructure. This position might be called upon to provide technical support to computer users to help solve users’ problems. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / DUTIES + Maintains and monitors system environment and equipment + Performs hardware/software/firmware/OS installation and upgrades + Configures systems to comply with the current CIS baselines + Adds and removes users in Active Directory, managing permission and account status + Creates/modifies/deletes security groups, as required, to ensure the systems’ Active Directory structure and file structure is maintained + Conducts/supports routine maintenance requests on the infrastructure + Refreshes/replaces and configures existing hardware according to operational requirements and hardware lifecycle + Performs daily system monitoring, verifying the integrity and availability of all resources + Ensures backup operations are taking place and successfully completing per defined SLA, ensure RPO/RTO is achievable + Conducts ongoing performance monitoring, and tuning/resource optimization + Mindful of and actively monitoring for system alerts, responding to and taking action to repair when needed + Monitor local infrastructure vulnerability scans and remediate as appropriate + Reports all information system violations of corporate policies to the SOC + Meets financial requirements by submitting information for budgets and monitoring expenses + Updates job knowledge by tracking emerging technologies, participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations. + Accomplishes organizational goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Required Experience: SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS + General Programming Skills (PowerShell, YAML) + System Administration (Windows - 10/11, Server 2019/2022+, Linux – RHEL, Rocky, Ubuntu) + General technical understanding and enterprise management + Provisioning/Imaging Standards + Telecommunications and Internet Technologies + Familiar with and able to thrive working amongst a globally distributed team + Dependability, Verbal Communication, and Ability to Handle Pressure and Learn on the Fly EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS + Bachelor’s degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering + Minimum of 5 years of experience in an IT role + In-depth knowledge of the modern LAN/WAN technologies, security architecture, securing and hardening Operating Systems, Networks, Databases and Applications. + Knowledge of the Incident Response life-cycle + Thorough understanding of the threat and attack landscape, attack vectors, vulnerabilities and how they are leveraged by malicious actors. + Security certifications, Database Administrator certifications. Keyword: Linux, LAN, WAN 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