GNOSC Mission Support Application / Server Engineer

Application / Server Engineer

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 an Application / Server Engineer to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract in support of the Global Network Operations and Security Center (GNOSC) Mission Support Team (MST).

What You'll Be Doing

Be responsible for assisting in facets of a continuous 24/7 Global Network Operations Center, communicate with the MDA GNOSC event team, the GNOSC Mission Support Team, and execute Server/Applications duties in direct support of MDA events, exercises and war games.

Create, and respond to Remedy Incident Tickets, working with customers to resolve network communication issues.

Execute network, system, and cloud systems monitoring/surveillance, environmental monitoring, incident management and MDA Cybersecurity.

Support and service maintenance activities to include Change Management coordination during the assigned shift night time.

Be responsible for all aspects of IT incident management and escalation, ensuring that incidents are effectively escalated, managed and resolved with full communication of status, plans, and actions provided to executive management and the Government customer.

Perform administration of Linux and Windows environments to include troubleshooting, break fix activities, the patching and remediation of servers, and system audit log reviews as required.

Provide for the operations and maintenance for complex application systems. Support for a variety of software platforms in an Active Directory environment utilizing MS SQL Server 2016/2019 and Internet Information Service (IIS) 10 as well as other tools.

Battle Rhythm monitoring of applications. Troubleshoot and resolve found application issues. Resolve software conflicts, install, configure, patch, update Windows Server 2016/2019 application software, troubleshoot and resolve client-server and web application issues.

Install/configure IIS and web applications. Troubleshoot and resolve issues for other applications technologies to include RHEL, Apache, Tomcat, and others. Apply DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) for web servers and websites.

Manage COTS, GOTS, and other developed software applications.

Coordinate with the GNOSC Watch Officers, Event Team and other GNOSC MST personnel on IT Incident Management requirements, to ensure proper site, service and application outages and/or degradations are effectively escalated, managed and resolved with full communication of status, plans, and actions by providing senior leadership and the Government customer the latest status through resolution.

Coordinate the Mission Support Schedule to ensure all CIO assets directly support event requirements and to work in concert with operations personnel, ensuring assets are identified and scheduled.

Provide post event recommendations such as "Lessons Learned" and "Hot Wash" inputs.

What You Bring

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 2 years of directly related experience
• Must have 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

Desired Requirements:

• Have experience in metrics-based IT Operations and Maintenance
• Have experience with Remedy Ticketing System
• Have experience with Windows Server 2016/2019 and Linux
• Have experience with complex application systems, PowerShell, RHEL, IIS, Apache, Tomcat

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period. Join a mission-critical operations team directly supporting GNOSC event operations and national defense activities.

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.