Senior Network Architect/Technical Leader

Posted 17 days ago

kratos defense security solutionsColorado Springs (CO)

Computer Network Architects Computer Systems Design Services

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About the role

Reference: 85347-369462 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 is seeking a highly accomplished Senior Network Architect and Technical Leader with 15+ years of progressive experience designing, implementing, modernizing, and supporting large-scale, remote manned/unmanned, mission-critical network environments. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise across WAN/LAN routing and switching, ESXi VMs and virtualization, and network security, with a proven ability to lead teams, modernize customer environments, and support complex government customers. This role involves high-impact, hands-on troubleshooting and maintenance, maintaining technical documentation, modernization initiatives, proactive consulting, and mentoring of engineering staff. Experience supporting DoW and/or Intelligence Community customers is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities: Work with Program and Customer Leadership to ensure all Network Engineering requirements are understood and defined, align solutions, and strengthen long-term technical relationships. Architect, design, implement, and support scalable and secure WAN/LAN network solutions for DoW environments. Lead comprehensive network modernization efforts, including device refreshes, routing changes, software deployments, and security hardening initiatives. Prototype network designs and issues using modeling environments (e.g., Cisco Modeling Labs) to validate and optimize architectures. Serve as a technical lead guiding teams of engineers through design, configuration, and stabilization of complex customer networks. Provide proactive networking support, issue troubleshooting, root-cause analysis, and performance optimization. Coach and mentor junior engineers with respect to networking, contribute to knowledge transfer, and support team development. Ensure secure system networking configuration, risk mitigation, and compliance with DoW and enterprise security standards. Participate in CDRL and technical artifact generation based on internal and customer prescribed schedules Attend and support highly technical engineering team meetings Develop and deliver effective customer presentations, demonstrating an ability to communicate comfortably at a system level Travel as necessary to attend customer meetings and establish/maintain remote system locations

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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