System Administrator (Storage Focused)

LaunchTech•Colorado Springs, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We are seeking a System Administrator (Storage Focused) to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. The successful candidate will: Be a strong innovator in process improvement and system design. Be able to quickly learn challenging concepts, decompose difficult software problems and provide resolution. Effectively function as self-starter and identify risks, issues, and opportunities to the team lead. Be able to work individually or as a member of a team. Be able to work effectively under pressure. Have excellent communication skills (oral and written) and customer service skills. Have a positive, "can-do" attitude, be able to work in a very high paced and dynamic environment, and embrace change.

Requirements

Must have 2 years of directly related experience in relevant business systems, operating systems, and servers
Must possess a strong understanding of system administration concepts
Must have, or obtain within 6 months of start date, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE Certification or higher.
Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot, patch, and sustain Linux and Windows based physical and virtual machines in a hybrid, high-performance computing (HPC) environment.
Administer and maintain enterprise-level storage solutions (e.g., NetApp, Pure Storage, Dell ECS) and backup systems such as Commvault.
Manage and administer virtualization environments, primarily using VMware.
Conduct daily system monitoring, system backups, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations.
Support network, system, and cybersecurity engineers to provide high-quality engineering services to the Government customer.
Manage system software installations, break/fix activities, and cybersecurity mitigations in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Manage and maintain task assignments by updating task tracking software with work notes, blockers, status, etc.
Manage user accounts and access to systems and equipment.