Virtualization and Windows Systems Engineer

Description

• Quantum Sky is seeking a Virtualization and Windows Systems Engineer (Systems Engineer III) to join our team onsite at our Customer Program in Dulles, VA.

• Responsibilities:

• The candidate will be assigned to a National Systems ISP/ASP program within our government services product line to help create, deploy, and support an element of the customer’s Future Ground Architecture and Infrastructure Service Provider platform.

• The role involves ensuring continuity of operations across six data center sites and one test site using High Availability technologies.

• The candidate will support server processing and virtualization needs for multiple Active Directory domains, lead large-scale migrations from legacy to standardized environments, and support Operations and Maintenance, Post Deployment, and Integration of new technology.

• Responsibilities include collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, creating technical work products, evaluating customer change requests, engaging with customer and third-party operations, and presenting status and plans at customer change board meetings.

• This full-time position may require overtime to meet key deadlines.

Qualifications

• Required:

• B.S./B.A. in Aerospace Engineering, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Math with 5+ years of relevant work experience

• Must have a current CompTIA Security+ CE or IAT Level II certification

• 5-7 years of experience in VMware and Windows support

• Experience in ISP/ASP compute, network, and storage environments

• Systems engineering experience on a large government cloud deployment contract

• Demonstrated judgment in managing competing priorities to meet program objectives

• Experience in identifying risks and establishing effective mitigation and contingency plans

• Experience with Microsoft Windows 2019, VMware ESXi 6.x-8.x, and Veritas NetBackup 8.0-10.x

• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, patching, and systems configuration at a Tier III support desk level

• Experience with Dell and HP rack server technologies

• Demonstrated experience with large-scale VMware configurations, including design, deployment, and maintenance

• Knowledge of backup systems and server technologies related to archive and storage

• Ability to interface with program and company leadership, customers, and end users

• Willingness to work overtime to meet key deadlines and lead team efforts

• Experience in Computer Network and Systems Administration domains

• Ability to collaborate with partners to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions

• Proficiency in integrating and solving complex infrastructure problems

• Experience ensuring high reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management

• Ability to respond to and use an online ticketing system for user service requests

• Experience ensuring server and application compliance with security and performance requirements (NISPOM, RMF/DISA)

• Ability to convert and upgrade older infrastructure to new technologies

• Proficiency in developing, revising, and maintaining technical and operational documentation

• Ability to maintain and grow technical competence in areas such as Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, and system imaging/build automation

• Experience mentoring and sharing knowledge to improve team performance

• Clearance:

• Active and in-scope United States TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance

• Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information

• Location:

• Dulles, VA

About Quantum Sky

Compensation

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $170,000-$180,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Benefits

• Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.

• The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.

• At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?

• Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.