Junior JIPCAN System Administrator

LaunchTech

Huntsville (TN)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Mission-driven work with opportunities
Growth opportunities

Job summary

LaunchTech is seeking a seasoned System Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL. The role requires active DoD Secret clearance, IAT Level II certification, and up to 25% travel to CONUS/OCONUS locations.

You will operate Microsoft environments and drive cybersecurity compliance in a classified, mission-driven setting. Ideal candidates bring extensive Windows server experience, incident response skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of general full-time work experience
  • 2+ years of directly related experience in an engineering field
  • Active DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. Security+ CE)
  • Active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

  • System administration and operations of Microsoft environments
  • Support the ISSO cybersecurity compliance, operational sustainment, and other IT tasks to ensure continuous performance and ATO
  • Manage system configuration and operation of servers
  • Manage, configure, maintain client-based computer systems
  • Perform system monitoring, scanning, and response activities
  • Perform administration operations and maintenance of hardware and software
  • Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot system errors and client issues
  • Maintain DoD IAVM compliance with routine patching and vendor updates

Skills

System administration
Cybersecurity compliance
Troubleshooting
Automation scripting

Education

Active DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

PowerShell scripting
Microsoft Windows Server
Active Directory

Job description

Location: Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville, AL
Clearance Required: Active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Travel Required: Up to 25% of the time with OCONUS required

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company that prides itself on delivering service before self and excellence in all we do. We are seeking dynamic professionals who embody our core values of Integrity, Commitment, and Excellence to join our growing Crew in support of our customers across the federal, state, and commercial markets.

If you are a driven system administrator looking to put your skills to work where it counts, this is your opportunity. This role directly supports the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract, where your technical contributions keep mission-critical systems secure, compliant, and continuously operational.

What You’ll Be Doing
  • System Administration and operations of Microsoft environments
  • Support the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) cybersecurity compliance, operational sustainment, and other general IT tasks as required to ensure continuous performance and ATO
  • Manage system configuration and operation of servers
  • Manage, configure, maintain client-based computer systems
  • Perform system monitoring, scanning, and response activities
  • Perform administration operations and maintenance activities of hardware and software
  • Perform root cause analysis to troubleshoot system errors and client system issues
  • Perform and maintain DoD Information System Vulnerability Management (IAVM) compliance with routine patching for updates released by vendors
  • Manage, update, and maintain configuration management of all configuration changes to systems, patches and anti-virus software updates
  • Perform system analysis for virtual service health status to include resource utilization and performance requirements to ensure optimal performance of systems
  • Perform routine scans and anti-virus software updates on all systems
  • Perform system automation activities with utilizing scripting tools/languages
  • Provide System Administration support for IT related meetings and configuration change board reviews
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 2, or more, years of directly related experience in an engineering field
  • Must have a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification (e.g. CompTIA Security+ CE Certification)
  • Must have an active DoW Secret Security Clearance
Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period.
This role offers a junior system administrator the chance to build deep technical experience in a classified, mission-driven DoW environment supporting the nation’s missile defense infrastructure.

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

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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