Systems Administrator II

Job Number:  613890

Location: Dayton, OH (No Relocation Assistance Is Available)

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Ball Aerospace is a leader in design, development and manufacture of innovative aerospace systems. We produce spacecraft, instruments and sensors, RF and microwave technologies, data exploitation solutions and a variety of advanced aerospace technologies and products that enable exciting missions.

Ball Aerospace is known for its contributions in support of space and Earth science, exploration, national security and intelligence programs. We were also a pioneer in the development of the commercial remote sensing market, producing imaging systems and spacecraft that helped spawn a new market-driven demand for imagery. Our projects offer some of the most difficult and exciting challenges in aerospace.

We employ approximately 3,000 talented engineers, scientists, technicians and support staff. And one of the keys to our success is our people. Our employees take great pride in their contributions to better understanding our planet and protecting the nation.

What You'll Do

While applying their knowledge on the job, with 5 or more years' experience, a System Admin II in the AGI/MASINT portfolio is expected to either be in a strong leadership position or have very deep technical expertise in a particular specialty. 

The job entails working through the life-cycle of a project from requirements analysis all the way through operations and maintenance. The job requires rapid evaluation and deployment of technologies to meet specific requirements.

Major responsibilities include:

·        Complete understanding and wide application of technical principle, theories, and concepts in the field. General knowledge of other related disciplines.

·        Ensure work is technically correct and contribute to organization goals and success, assignments are more difficult and technically challenging.

·        Contributes to the completion of specific projects. Failure to obtain results or erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in serious delays and considerable expenditure of resources.

·        Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops approach to solutions. Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.

·        Provides technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are imaginative, thorough, and practicable, and consistent with organization objectives.

·        Interface well with other people at all levels; use initiative in applying solutions to assignments. Make effective presentations, and contribute to large teams. May provide guidance to less experience employees.

·        Strong verbal and written communication skills. Assists with preparation of presentations.

·        Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts. Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.

What You'll Need 

·        BS in Information Technology or a related technical field plus 5 or more years experience.

·        General knowledge of technologies used within the MASINT AGI to include:

o       Computer Networking

o       Security certification processes to include methods by which operating systems are hardened / locked down, security procedures, auditing procedures…

o       Operating systems to include Linux (RHEL) and Windows

o       Use of virtualization technologies to include VMWare

o       Storage technologies to include multi-tier storage

o       Authentication technologies

·        Certifications as required to work on classified networks (Security+ …)

·        Specialization in one or more core technologies to include related certifications

·        In-depth knowledge of the AGI/MASINT customer's organization and processes

·        Knowledge of the Intelligence Community (IC) to include the leadership and major organizations

·        Ability to lead a complex technical project or a significant part of a project

·        Demonstrated accomplishments which inspire trust from teammates and customers

·        Ability to contribute planning and scheduling activities

·        Track progress against established schedules

·        Ability to communicate in an effective manner

• In addition to the typical educational and experience requirements, a demonstrated capability to adequately perform the essential functions and responsibilities of the position and exhibit the skills and competencies of the grade level will be considered. Each higher-level degree, i.e. Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.

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Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V