Quantum Research International, Inc

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR-MID (CYBER/CLOUD)

Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in systems or networking environments
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, or related field
  • Active Top Secret Clearance, eligible for SCI designation
  • Hands-on experience with Active Directory, DNS, and multi-factor authentication
  • Proficient in VMware virtualization and system security administration
  • Strong skills in managing multi-user computing environments and data migrations
  • Familiar with Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs) and system performance tuning

Responsibilities

  • Lead design of systems across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments
  • Provide technical guidance to network and system engineers
  • Ensure architectural alignment with DoD cloud and Army security frameworks
  • Develop solutions for high-availability and disaster recovery
  • Serve as technical advisor and architecture authority
  • Provide 3rd level support for Windows, Linux, and AWS systems
  • Plan, configure, and troubleshoot network systems and services

Benefits

  • Work within a mission-driven organization
  • Opportunities for professional development and technical leadership
  • Hands-on experience with cutting-edge cloud technologies
  • Collaboration in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
  • Onsite position in a strategic location in Huntsville, AL
Full Job Description
Mission:

Quantum Research Intl. is seeking a motivated mid System Administrator to work as a member of their team in our Huntsville, AL. The Systems Administrator is responsible for designing and implementing the overall system and platform architecture supporting the Army Critical Information and Exposure Reporting System (ACIERS). This role provides technical leadership in cloud computing, automation, interoperability, security, and high-availability architectures.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead design of systems across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments at a variety of Information Levels.
  • Provide technical guidance to a team of network and system engineers and infrastructure technicians.
  • Ensure architectural alignment with DoW cloud and Army security frameworks.
  • Develop high-availability, redundancy, and disaster recovery solutions.
  • Serve as technical advisor and architecture authority.
  • Provide 3rd level support for Windows, Linux, and AWS-related incidents
  • Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server systems, both physical and virtual, across on-premises and AWS environments.
  • Plan, design, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot network systems to ensure operational functionality, availability, and reliability
  • Coordinate and lead discussions with customer stakeholders on subject matter areas, generate required contract reporting/courses of action, and produce briefing materials.
  • Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server ([redacted]) and Linux distributions in a production environment.
  • Support compliance efforts in pursuit of Authority to Operate (ATO) on government networks.


Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 5 years of experience in a systems and/or networking environment
  • BS degree in computer science, computer engineering, information/network systems or equivalent techncial/engineering field
  • Active Top Secret Clearance. Must be capable/eligible of obtaining a SCI designation.
  • Hands on Active Directory Domain Services/DNS
  • Multi-factor Authentication, ADFS, SSO , PKI
  • working knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Experience with Virtualization -VMware vCenter/ESXi
  • Proven experience managing multi-user computing environments
  • Experience with backup and recovery procedures
  • Demonstrated experience with system security administration
  • Experince with data migrations between systems
  • Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server ([redacted]) and Linux distributions in a production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of operating systems with hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux/Unix
  • Proficiency in user account management and access control
  • Understanding system performance monitoring and tuning
  • Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
  • Active Top Secret Clearance. Must be capable/eligible of obtaining a SCI designation.
  • Hands on Active Directory Domain Services/DNS
  • Multi-factor Authentication, ADFS, SSO , PKI
  • working knowledge of Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
  • Experience with Virtualization -VMware vCenter/ESXi
  • Proven experience managing multi-user computing environments
  • Experience with backup and recovery procedures
  • Demonstrated experience with system security administration
  • Experince with data migrations between systems
  • Strong hands-on experience administering Windows Server ([redacted]) and Linux distributions in a production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of operating systems with hands-on experience with Windows Server, Linux/Unix
  • Proficiency in user account management and access control
  • Understanding system performance monitoring and tuning
  • Understanding of networking concepts and protocols.
  • Applicable Certifications include but are not limited to any of the following: Sec +, CISSP, AWS/Azure


Desired Skills and Qualifications

  • Broad experience with a variety of enterprise computing infrastructure and public and private computing technologies.
  • Experience with modern application architecture, design, development, and deployment processes.
  • Significant experience integrating with enterprise system cloud services.
  • Strong understanding of the IT industry in general, cloud computing, public and private cloud, virtualization, networking, middleware, database, web service architecture and related technologies.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages (PowerShell, Bash, Python)


Note: This position is part of Quantum Research Intl 's NCAOC (Computing Architecture Operations Center) and is an onsite position in Huntsville, AL

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About Quantum Research International, Inc

Quantum Research International, Inc. provides engineering, software development, and cybersecurity services to the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies. The company offers services in the areas of missile defense, space operations, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Quantum Research International also provides software engineering, modeling and simulation, and systems engineering services. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Huntsville, AL.
Learn more about Quantum Research International, Inc
Size
1,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$10 million
Founded
1987
5 Year Trend
+20%
Revenue
$100 million

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