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LaunchTech · 4 weeks ago

Mid Linux / Elastic Systems Administrator (Redstone Arsenal)

Huntsville, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

6+ years exp

LaunchTech is seeking a Mid Linux / Elastic Systems Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions contract. This role involves deploying, configuring, and maintaining Elastic Stack environments while conducting data analysis and supporting cybersecurity operations.

CRMInformation Technology

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Elastic StackData analysisProgramming/scriptingDoD 8570.01-M IAT Level IIKubernetesRed Hat Enterprise LinuxMentoringCommunicationDocumentation

Required

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

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

Preferred

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