Junior Linux System Administrator

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance Travel Required: Up to 10% 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 Junior Linux System Administrator to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. What You'll Be Doing Troubleshoot and sustain Linux based physical and virtual machines for the Missile Defense Space Center Administer VMware Tanzu and container Repositories/Registries Support network engineers, system engineers, cybersecurity engineers, and additional system administrators, to provide high quality, innovative engineering services to the Government customer Conduct daily system monitoring, system backup and disaster recovery, and application upgrades to ensure optimal and continuous system operations Manage and maintain task assignments by updating task tracking software with work notes, blockers, status, etc. Comply with organizational systems administration standard operating procedures Manage accounts and access to Linux systems and equipment Be responsible for ensuring system software installs, maintenance, break/fix activities, and cyber security mitigations are performed in accordance with established policies, procedures and service level agreements. Conduct functional, security, and connectivity testing to ensure continuing operability of Linux based infrastructure 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(s) Be able to create and follow standard processes and clearly document results Be ambitious, inquisitive, and goal-oriented Have a strong understanding of system administration concepts What You BringBasic Requirements: Must have 2 years of directly related experience in relevant business systems, operating systems, and servers and/or experience in light programming, project management of small initiatives, and troubleshooting Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level II Certification such as CompTIA Security+ CE or higher Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance Why LaunchTech? LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period. Join a mission-critical team supporting Linux-based infrastructure critical to national defense operations. 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 to learn more about how we deliver Excellence, Period.

Created: 2026-03-10