Information Systems Administrator

Quantum Space; Rockville (MD); Vor Ort; USD 110.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Generous leave

HSA

401(k) matching

Equity sharing

Zusammenfassung

Quantum Space is seeking an experienced Information Systems Administrator to manage IT, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives. You will support systems, cybersecurity, and vendor coordination while enabling efficient operations across the organization.

Requirements include 4+ years in system administration, DevOps, and cloud/network support, plus Security+ and DoD 8570/IAT/IAM considerations. U.S. citizenship or eligibility for required authorizations is needed.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum 4 years of system administration, DevOps, cloud and network support.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.
• Ability to obtain DoD 8570 IAT/IAM certification.
• US citizenship or eligible for required authorizations per ITAR rules.
• Ability to hold and maintain a security clearance.

Aufgaben

• Provide day-to-day IT administration for systems, software and infrastructure.
• Support IT resources and software accounts; coordinate with partners.
• Procure, provision, maintain, and deprovision assets.
• Evaluate IT solutions and vendors as needed.
• Support cyber security system deployment and administration.
• Facilitate software and hardware systems for business operations.

Kenntnisse

System administration

DevOps

Cloud (AWS/Azure)

Networking

Scripting (Bash/YAML)

Infrastructure as Code

Security+

DoD 8570 IAT/IAM

Security clearance

Log analysis

Cross-platform OS

IdP/SAML integration

CI/CD

VCS/Source control

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

Azure

AWS

Jobbeschreibung

Quantum Space is redefining mobility and maneuverability in space. Our high-mobility spacecraft platforms support national security, civil, and commercial missions with unmatched flexibility and propulsion capability. We build fast and iterate quickly.

Who We’re Looking For

An experienced Information Systems Administrator to provide day-to-day technical administration for information technology, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives across the organization. This role supports IT systems, software, cybersecurity, and infrastructure planning and implementation, while coordinating closely with engineering programs and external partners as needed.

Where You’ll Make an Impact

• Supporting day-to-day technical implementation of information technology, engineering, and infrastructure initiatives within the organization.
• Provide technical advice and administration for all company IT resources and software accounts.
• Coordinates and manages assets including procurement, provisioning, maintenance, and deprovisioning.
• May participate in identification, evaluation and recommendations on IT based solutions and vendors.
• Supports the implementation and administration of cyber security systems to protect all Quantum Space devices, software, and related IT systems.
• Facilitate the implementation of software and hardware systems necessary for efficient business operations throughout Quantum Space.

What It Takes

• Provide advanced support of a diverse array of operating systems across platforms: Linux (Debian-based and RHEL-based distributions), macOS, and Windows.
• Support and implement interoperability between different operating system architectures within the corporate and I&T application boundaries.
• Understand various networking technologies and the ability to provide logical network implementations, including routing, switching, access-control, and LAN/VLAN/WLAN methodologies.
• Understand scripting languages (BASH/Shell/YAML) and development of scripts consistent with automation processes.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Puppet) and working through source code control.
• Advanced hardware and network troubleshooting and resolution.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure technologies including Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services.
• Knowledge of IdP/SAML integration.
• Knowledge of virtualization, containerization, micro-services, and IaaS / PaaS / SaaS services.
• Understanding of continuous integration/continuous deployment and source control services, support, and deployment.
• The ability to troubleshoot software and OS issues through data aggregation and log review.
• Coordination of project activities and work for engineering programs.
• The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, including development of playbooks, runbooks, and procedures.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in System Administration, DevOps, cloud, and network support.
• CompTIA Security+ certification and the ability to maintain DoD 8570.01 IAT/IAM certification.
• The ability to hold and maintain a security clearance.

What You’ll Get

• Ownership – Play a key role in shaping Quantum Space’s IT, infrastructure, and cybersecurity foundation
• Collaboration – Partner across engineering, operations, and business teams to build and support scalable technology solutions
• Impact – Design and deploy architecture, tooling, infrastructure, and security strategies that directly support mission and business operations
• Growth – Join a fast-moving, build-and-iterate environment where you can expand your technical expertise and help shape systems from the ground up
• Compensation – Competitive salary, equity, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous leave, HSA, 401(k) matching, and equity sharing

Location: Rockville, MD

Base Salary: $110,000 to $130,000

Additional Requirements

To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including ITAR, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual per 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.