Operations Technical Lead

Operations Technical Lead

Location: Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO Clearance Required: Active DoD Secret Security Clearance Travel Required: Up to 10%

LaunchTech is seeking an Operations Technical Lead to support the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) on the Integrated Research and Development for Enterprise Solutions (IRES) contract. This role serves as a hands-on technical leader responsible for overseeing IT Operations and Sustainment activities within a hybrid, high-performance computing (HPC) DoD Secret enclave. The Operations Technical Lead will drive operational excellence, mentor teams, manage incidents and change activity, and ensure continuous improvement in a highly secure and evolving mission environment.

Operations Leadership & Technical Oversight

• Lead IT Operations and Sustainment activities supporting a hybrid, HPC DoD Secret enclave
• Actively manage change requests, incidents, and work orders in an operations center environment
• Provide leadership and capacity management for a team of 812 personnel
• Integrate operations activities with Cyber, Customer Experience, and Architecture & Engineering teams

Hands-On Technical Execution

• Perform system administration and network engineering tasks as needed to support the team and resolve critical issues
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex operational issues through direct technical engagement
• Support patching and software update activities across systems and environments

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive productivity through proactive issue resolution and process improvement initiatives
• Track and manage KPIs to measure operational performance and effectiveness
• Proactively mitigate vulnerabilities and support continuous modernization efforts in a secure environment

What You Bring Basic Requirements:

• Must have 10, or more, years of directly related experience working as a network engineer or system administrator actively closing tickets through troubleshooting and creative problem solving
• Must have 5, or more, years of leadership experience in an operations center setting, actively managing change requests, incidents, and work orders (preferably in a hybrid HPC environment)
• Must be willing and able to perform hands-on system administration or network engineering tasks when required
• Must have strong experience in both system administration and network engineering
• Must have experience with patching and software updates
• Must be proficient with IT systems including networks, operating systems, cloud platforms (such as AWS), and IT service management tools
• Must be familiar with Active Directory, including account management
• Must have demonstrated experience leading teams of 812 personnel, tracking work, and managing capacity
• Must have strong initiative, productivity, and problem-solving skills
• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have experience with process improvement and KPI tracking
• Must have, or obtain within 6 months of hire, a current DoD 8570.01 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance

Desired Requirements:

• Have a Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical field
• Have cloud certifications (AWS or Azure)
• Have networking certifications (CCNA/CCNP, Network+)
• Have virtualization certifications (VMware VCP/VCAP)
• Have ITIL certifications
• Have experience with VMware, VCF, and ESXi
• Have experience supporting Modeling and Simulation environments
• Be familiar with PKI authentication and information security practices
• Have experience with DISA-mandated security tools (ACAS, HBSS)
• Have experience with metrics-based IT Operations & Maintenance teams
• Be familiar with Remedy, SNMP, and monitoring tools such as SolarWinds or SCOM
• Have experience working within ITIL-based operational processes

Why LaunchTech?

LaunchTech is built on a single standard: Excellence, Period. Join a mission-driven team supporting highly secure, complex environments critical to national defense.

We offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Mission-focused work with growth opportunities
• And more

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.

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