IT Support Specialist

Ready for Whatis 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. iWe proactively build trusted relationships with our peers, partners and customers, and take ownership for our actionsialways striving to do the right thing. This job is onsite at our office in Birmingham, AL.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:

TheiIT Support Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of Kratos computer systems. This position will manage 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:

• Work support tickets and support IT projects for local office
  • Manage new user setups
  • Create/disable user accounts
  • Create/modify/delete security groups
  • Add/remove users to/from security groups
  • Create/modify system folder structure
  • Perform hardware/software installations and upgrades
• Mitigate vulnerabilities from weekly reportEnsure backup operations complete successfullyDocument processes for creation of departmental SOPs
  • Report violations of corporate policies

• Support IT Manager with network & system configurations, functionality, and securityGet training (as needed) to support essential job functions
  • Notify IT Manager of planned configuration changes to systems
• Participate in training (as needed) to support essential job functions

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:i

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Required Skills and Experience

• US Citizenship
• Bacheloris degree and 2 years of experience, or 5 years of experience without a 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

In performing the work for this position, the employee must be able to:

• Perform work utilizing a computer for extended periods of time
• Sit for extended periods of time without leaving the work area
• Climb ladders and stairs in performing the work (rare)
• Walk for reasonable distances while performing work

Occasional limited domestic travel may be required.

THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY INDIVIDUALSiASSIGNED TO THIS CLASSIFICATION. THEY ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND SKILLS REQUIRED OF PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.

A REVIEW OF THIS CLASSIFICATION HAS EXCLUDED THE MARGINAL FUNCTIONS OF THE CLASSIFICATION THAT AREiINCIDENTAL TO THE PERFORMANCE OF FUNDAMENTAL JOB JUTIES. ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND REQUIREMENTS AND ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THIS JOB PROFICIENTLY.i THE REQUIREMENTS LISTED IN THIS DOCUMENT ARE THE MINIMUM LEVELS OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES

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