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Software Engineer with Security Clearance

Kratos Defense and Security SolutionsColorado Springs, CO🇺🇸United StatesPosted 13 Jul 2026

Quick Overview

Salary
$145k - $160k/yr
Work Type
On Site
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

Job Description Readiness Delivered. 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 has an exciting opportunity for Software Engineers in Colorado Springs, CO who will: Experience and Skills * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, or related technical fields with a specific focus on software solution design and implementation in various cloud/on-premises environments. * Minimum of 10 years of relevant job experience is needed. Willing to consider a combination of education and job experience. * Hands-on experience deploying software workloads on Docker and K8S via docker-compose, Helm or similar technology. * Have proficiency in modern architectural patterns like microservices, event-driven architecture, and hybrid cloud solutions to design scalable and resilient systems * Understanding of and experience with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles. * Understanding of and experience with DevSecOps workflows. Understanding CI/CD pipelines and tools, (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, Splunk, etc.) * Experience providing estimates for accomplishing relevant development, implementation, migration, and testing tasks * Ability to design software solutions to complex engineering problems using MBSE * Familiarity with software development tools (e.g. Git, Atlassian suite, Artifactory, ...) * Experience with CSPs (Cloud Service Provider) platforms, with specific experience in AWS * Experience using Windows, Unix and other Operating Systems * Required to be a strong team player and leader to the project team and to the organization * In depth understanding of network protocols, such as TCP/IP, BGP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, HTTP * Ability to lead teams in software development, and mentor/coach newer software engineers * Experienced in database design * Be proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, Python, C#, and JavaScript, for coding, automation, and system integration * Experience with Network, Multi-threaded, client-server programming * Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to design innovative solutions and anticipate potential issues in complex, distributed systems. * Understanding the unique constraints and requirements of satellite systems, such as data latency, data downlink/uplink processes, and specific industry regulations * Must have and maintain a US Gov SECRET with ability to obtain TOP SECRET / SCI clearance. Preferred Skills and Experience * Familiarly with Systems Thinking and architecture frameworks such as DoDAF, TOGAF * Experience with VMWare, VPN, VPC, Firewalls, & CPN * RMF/Cyber Experience * Experience with Terraform & Ansible design and implementation and other IaC (Infrastructure as Code) implementations, experience in implementing a platform agnostic solution * Hands-on experience deploying or integrating with Keycloak (or similar) for single sign on in a K8S environment * Ability to read/write script level or integration code using Python, C# or other development language. * Ability to design efficient data pipelines, manage databases (SQL and NoSQL) * SATCOM & Command & Control (C2) experience * Experience with Command & Control, and Telemetry, Tracking, and Command * ZTA development and implementation experience * Experience and knowledge of the SATCOM operational environment * Ground Requirements Management Systems and operations * Experience with model-based systems engineering and tools (specifically Cameo Systems Modeler) #LI-Onsite 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: $145,000-$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. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date. 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

Skills

Docker
Microservices
SQL
AWS
SonarQube
Splunk
TCP/IP
Ansible
C#
DNS
C++
Git
HTTP
Helm
Java
JavaScript
Python
Terraform
VMware
Zero Trust

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