Mid Linux / Elastic Systems Administrator (Schriever SFB)

Job Description

Job Description

Location : Colorado Springs, CO – Schriever Space Force Base

Clearance Required : Active DoD Secret Clearance (ability to obtain Top Secret required)

Travel Required : Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking a Mid Linux / Elastic Systems Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role supports enterprise monitoring, analytics, and cybersecurity operations through the deployment, configuration, and sustainment of Elastic Stack environments and advanced data analysis capabilities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Elastic Stack Administration & Data Engineering

Deploy, configure, and maintain the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) in a scalable and highly available environment

Develop and maintain data pipelines to ingest, process, and enrich log data from multiple sources

Design, develop, and maintain dashboards in Kibana to monitor system performance, security events, and application health

Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations and strategic insights

Manipulate and clean large, disparate datasets for bulk analysis to identify connections

Data Analysis & Development

Conduct queries and develop algorithms to analyze data structures

Generate queries and reports using structured query languages

Utilize programming languages to read, write, and process data files

Apply descriptive statistics and data analysis techniques to support bulk analysis

Utilize data analysis tools to support reporting and insights

Operations, Documentation & Communication

Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps

Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support

Present technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences

Develop insights from large datasets to support cybersecurity and operational decision-making

What You Bring

Basic Requirements :

Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience

May be reduced with completion of advanced education

Must have 4, or more, years of direct experience in programming or scripting, troubleshooting code, SIEM technologies, and / or bulk data analysis

Must have 1, or more, years of experience working in a management or leadership role

Must have an active DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification with Continuing Education (CE)

Must have, or obtain, an active DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support certification with Continuing Education (CE)

Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements :

Have experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)

Have familiarity with Kibana, Logstash, and Elasticsearch

Have experience with Kubernetes, Kafka, Puppet, Ansible, Docker, GIT, Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), Suricata, Zeek, Neo4J, PostgreSQL, AWS Cloud, and NiFi

Have a basic understanding of Python, Bash, and markup languages such as YAML

Have experience identifying basic common coding flaws

Have experience with SOC or DCO tools such as Firewalls, IDS / IPS, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda

Be able to mentor and train personnel in a high-paced environment

Have an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard : Excellence, Period.

Join a mission-critical team supporting enterprise systems and cybersecurity operations essential to national defense.

We offer :

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Mission-driven work with opportunities to grow

And more

Ready to Join the LaunchTech Crew?

LaunchTech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, protected veteran status, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Visit www.welaunchtech.com to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

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