Mid Linux/Elastic Systems Administrator - DoD

INNOVIM Defense Services is seeking a Mid Linux/Elastic Systems Administrator to join our team supporting the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) program at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Our team designs and develops Enterprise IT and Mission Operations Technology solutions. The ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to provide high impact, creative solutions to complex technical problems, the ability to work as part of a large team, and the ability to provide critical support and independent review of the work of teammates.

• Location: Huntsville, AL and Schriever, SFB, CO
• Position Closes: 10/12/25
• Relocation Assistance: NONE

The Candidate Will:

• Analyze data sources to provide actionable recommendations.
• 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 various sources into Elasticsearch.
• Design, develop, and maintain insightful and actionable dashboards in Kibana to monitor system performance, security events, and application health.
• Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps.
• Develop strategic insights from large data sets.
• Present technical information to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Manipulate and clean large, disparate datasets for bulk analysis to identify connections.
• Utilize different programming languages to write code, open files, read files, and write output to different files.

The Successful Candidate Will Have:

• Skill in conducting queries and developing algorithms to analyze data structures.
• Skill in generating queries and reports.
• Skill in using basic descriptive statistics and techniques (e.g., normality, model distribution, scatter plots).
• Skill in using data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, STATA SAS, SPSS).
• Knowledge of data mining and data warehousing principles.
• Knowledge of query languages such as SQL (structured query language).
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles.
• Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of how to utilize Hadoop, Java, Python, SQL, Hive, and PIG to explore data.
• Knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses.
• Knowledge of cloud computing service models Software as a Service (SaaS), Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), and Platform as a Service (PaaS).
• Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environments and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments.
• Knowledge of how to collect, store, and monitor data.
• Knowledge of how to structure and display data.

Basic Requirements:

• Must have 6, or more, years of general (full-time) work experience
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education
• Must have 4, or more, years of direct experience in programming/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) - (CCNA-Security, CySA+, GICSP, GSEC, Security+ CE, CND, SSCP)
• Must have, or obtain, an active DoD 8570.01-M CSSP Infrastructure Support certification with Continuing Education (CE) - (CEH, CySA+, GICSP, SSCP, CHFI, CFR, Cloud+, CND) (Note: Any/all expenses associated with obtaining this certification will be at the employees’ expense)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance
• Must be able to obtain an active DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
• May be reduced with completion of advanced education

Desired Requirements:

• Have the ability to interpret and incorporate data from multiple tool sources.
• Have experience with the Elastic Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) (highly desired)
• Have familiarity & knowledge with Kibana, Logstash, and Elasticsearch
• Have familiarity & knowledge 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 (YAML).
• Have the ability to identify basic common coding flaws at a high level.
• Have experience with Security Operations Centers (SOC)/DCO tools/applications, such as Firewalls, Intrusion Detection Systems / Intrusion Prevention Systems, Network Security Manager, Bluecoat, Barracuda, etc.
• Be able to mentor and train personnel in an evolving, high-paced environment
• Have an active DoD Top Secret clearance

This position is expected to pay $ 110,000 - $ 130,000 annually; depending on experience, education, and any certifications that are directly related to the position.

IDS is committed to providing superior work in the fields of science, engineering, data analytics and technology to government agencies. We offer competitive compensation packages, including comprehensive nationwide Medical/Dental/Vision insurance programs, life insurance, matching 401k contribution and Educational/Training support.