System Administrator II / Systems Administrator Senior - TS/SCI Clearance Required

Clearance Requirement: A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.

 

Ball Aerospace is powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus. We pioneer discoveries that enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most. We create innovative space solutions, enable more accurate weather forecasts, drive insightful observations of our planet, deliver actionable data and intelligence, and ensure those who defend our freedom go forward bravely and return home safely.

 

At our core, we're passionate, committed people who believe together we can achieve extraordinary things. We work collaboratively with each other, our customers and partners to solve the world's greatest challenges. That means listening to one another, providing feedback and partnering across all levels. We value our inclusive culture where everyone is heard equally and creativity thrives. Each team member is fully invested in our mission and we bring an energy to work every day that propels our business and motivates us all to Go Beyond.®

 

For more information, visit Ball Aerospace Career Site or connect with us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

 

The Advanced Technology & Information Solutions Strategic Business Unit provides scientific, engineering and other experts that work with our customers to solve their hardest problems and advance state-of-the-art technology. Our data solutions professionals deliver enterprise processing, analytics, exploitation and management, as well as information technology hardware that provide actionable information for warfighters and decision makers. In addition, our subject matter experts provide world-class technology and operational insight that help organizations advance the boundaries of knowledge and accomplish their missions. 

 

System Administrator II / Systems Administrator Senior – TS/SCI Clearance Required

 

Contingent upon contract award to Ball Aerospace and subsequent task orders.

 

Provide system administration for the National Air and Space Intelligence Center's (NASIC) Persistent Infrared Analysis Squadron (NASIC/GSP) to provide continuous availability (24x7) of software components and services to include security compliance, maintenance, and continuous monitoring.

 

What You’ll Do:

 

• Provide continuous monitoring of software and services.
• Provide maintenance of unique software, applications, and databases across multiple networks.
• Respond to and resolve incidents and problems impacting PIR processing, exploitation, and dissemination services.
• Troubleshoot and triage complex problems to avoid costly downtime and outages.
• Proactively monitor and report PIR software components and services on classified networks.
• Ensure data and products are transferred and disseminated.
• Plan and schedule outages for update, installs or patches to minimize impact to PIR operations.
• Document and report all issues and outages.
• May require extended work weeks.

• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

 

What You’ll Need:

 

• Systems Administrator II - Related Bachelor’s and 5 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 11 or more years of related experience.
• Systems Administrator Senior - Related Bachelor’s and 8 or more years of related experience; or HS Diploma and 14 or more years of related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Associate’s, Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for additional years of experience.
• Related certifications may count towards years of related experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field preferred.
• A current, active TS/SCI security clearance is required.
• Security+ certification.
• Linus scripting experience such as Bash or Python.
• Configuration as Code such as Ansible or Marathon JSON.
• DC/O