Mid Linux / Elastic Systems Administrator (Redstone Arsenal)

Location: Huntsville, AL - Redstone Arsenal
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.

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