Junior JIPCAN System Administrator

LaunchTech; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

LaunchTech is a veteran-owned company seeking a driven system administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency on the IRES contract at Redstone Arsenal, Huntsville. You will manage Microsoft environments, maintain security compliance, and ensure continuous operations in a classified DoD setting.

The role requires 6+ years of general experience, 2+ years in engineering, and an active DoD Secret clearance; travel up to 25% and certification requirements apply.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• System Administration and operations of Microsoft environments.
• Support ISSO cybersecurity compliance and operational sustainment.
• Manage system configuration and operation of servers.
• Maintain client-based computer systems and perform monitoring, scanning, and response activities.
• Perform vulnerability management and routine patching per DoD guidance.
• Analyze system health, performance, and automation tasks.

Skills

System Administration

Cybersecurity compliance

Server configuration

Scripting

DoD security practices

Education

DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification

Tools

Microsoft environments

Windows Server

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

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.