System Administrator 2\3
System Administrator for the Space Based Space Surveillance (SBSS) Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) organization. This individual will provide system administration for Operations and Maintenance of the SBSS Ground System including support to system integration, hardware and software installation and configuration and disposition of servers and workstations. Provides support for the design, validation and implementation of changes to computing delivery systems. Performs system monitoring and backup and restore procedures to ensure system and data availability. This individual will perform product and component analysis and management to ensure technical viability and cost-effectiveness from requirements through implementation and support. Use technical expertise to help internal and external users by answering technical questions regarding the usage, trouble-shooting and functionality of system products to ensure effective implementation and usage. Apply knowledge of computing systems to choose appropriate troubleshooting techniques to resolve complex, escalated systems problems. Work with appropriate product supplier for enhancements and issues not resolved in-house. Choose appropriate computing products and methods to ensure requirements are met for security, problem management, capacity/performance management and operational management. Document resolutions/analyses according to support procedures.
Competencies
General• Adaptability
Generally understands changes in own and others' work-group tasks and situations as well as the logic or basis for change; generally seeks information about changes affecting own and fellow employees' jobs. Treats changes and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth; focuses on the beneficial aspects of change; speaks positively about the change to work group members, direct supervisor, and occasionally members of others work groups. Quickly modifies behavior to deal effectively with changes in the work environment; readily tries new approaches appropriate for new or changed situations; does not persist with ineffective behaviors.
• Customer Focus
Considers customers and their needs when performing and/or working with others on routine tasks; supports others and occasionally becomes directly involved in developing and sustaining customer relationships; assists more experienced employees in seeking information to understand customers' circumstances, problems, expectations, and needs; prepares information which more experienced employees will share with customers to build their understanding of issues and capabilities; considers how day-to-day actions or plans affect customers; responds quickly to help others address customer needs and resolve problems.
• Managing Work
Has a general sense of more critical and less critical activities and tasks; adjusts priorities when appropriate. Generally ensures that required equipment and/or materials are in appropriate locations so that own and others' work can be done effectively. Allocates own time to complete work; tries to coordinate own and others' schedules to avoid conflicts. Usually takes advantage of available resources (individuals, processes, departments, and tools) to complete work efficiently. Uses time effectively and rarely allows irrelevant issues or distractions from interfering with work completion.
Technical• Information Protection
Basic - General knowledge of the security of architecture, electronic data communications, network/data, electronic commerce, electronic commerce, and other related areas to provide computing security and integration services to company computer users and customers. Interfaces with the appropriate government agencies, customers, suppliers, and company personnel in order to facilitate implementation of protective mechanisms and to ensure understanding of and compliance with computing security requirements.
Preferred - Complete knowledge of the security of architecture, electronic data communications, network/data, electronic commerce, and other related areas to provide computing security and integration services to company computer users and customers. Interfaces with the appropriate government agencies, customers, suppliers, and company personnel in order to facilitate implementation of protective mechanisms and to ensure understanding of and compliance with computing security requirements.
• Information Technology Fluency
Basic - General ability in the use of personal computing hardware and software to enter project information, such as, task status, cost estimating, and tracking. General knowledge of processes and tools to maintain, archive, and retrieve digital files. General knowledge of constructing/building reports and presentation materials as needed for assigned projects or in support of higher-level project leads on large projects.
Preferred - Complete ability in the use of personal computing hardware and software to enter project information, such as, statements of work, resource identification and usage, task status, cost estimating and tracking, etc. Complete knowledge of processes and tools to maintain, archive, and retrieve digital files. Complete ability in constructing/building and providing reports and presentation material as needed for assigned projects. Complete knowledge of identifying and gaining approval of testing of established applications to meet project requirements.
• Troubleshooting
Basic - The general ability to use established physical, mechanical, or scientific principles and perform appropriate tests to identify and solve problems encountered on the job. This includes the ability to locate and isolate the problem, identify possible solutions, and select approaches that are practical and effective.
Preferred - The complete ability to use established physical, mechanical, or scientific principles and perform appropriate tests to identify and solve problems encountered on the job. This includes the ability to locate and isolate the problem, identify possible solutions, and select approaches that are practical and effective.
Basic Qualifications For ConsiderationDo you have experience supporting satellite ground system operations?
Typical Education/Experience
Level 2 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically 2 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study. Level 3 - Technical bachelor's degree and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or a Master's degree with typically 3 or more years' or a PhD degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A technical degree is defined as any four year degree, or greater, in a mathematic, scientific or information technology field of study.
Other Job related information
Candidate will support Schriever AFB, CO and Boeing Inverness facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado locations. Position requires a current TS/SCI Access; US Citizenship Required or equivalent (Refer to Security Clearance Definitions link above). Applicants MUST include their security clearance level, investigation type and investigation date clearly in their resume. The position is contingent on contract award from the DoD customer. The position is contingent upon clearance verification and program/customer concurrence. Strong Linux and Sun Solaris system administration skills, knowledge of storage array configuration and optimization and strong VMWare or other virtualization experience is required. Other desired skills and experience include system monitoring and optimization, experience with remote administration and use of cryptographic devices.
- Business Unit Defense, Space&Security
- Division Networks & Space Systems
- Program Information Solutions
- Job Type Non-Management
- Experience Level Career/Experienced
- US Person Status Required? Yes
Closing Date: 03/02/2012
