SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR-MID (CYBER/CLOUD)

Quantum-Research-International,-Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Research Intl. is seeking a System Administrator - Mid level to join our Huntsville, AL team.

The role focuses on designing and implementing system and platform architectures across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments, with emphasis on security and high availability for DoW and Army frameworks. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of experience in systems or networking, TS clearance eligibility, and hands-on expertise with Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory/DNS, virtualization

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a systems and/or networking environment.
• Active Top Secret Clearance; SCI eligibility.
• Hands-on Active Directory, DNS, and STIGs experience.
• Proven virtualization experience with VMware vCenter/ESXi.
• Experience with Windows Server and Linux in production.
• Experience with backup/recovery and security administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead design of systems across on-prem, cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Provide technical guidance to a team of engineers and technicians.
• Ensure architectural alignment with DoW cloud and Army security frameworks.
• Develop high-availability, redundancy, and DR solutions.
• Serve as technical advisor and architecture authority.
• 3rd level support for Windows, Linux, and AWS incidents.
• Install, configure, and maintain Windows Server systems across on-prem and AWS.
• Plan, design, maintain, and troubleshoot network systems for reliability.
• Coordinate discussions with stakeholders and produce briefing materials.
• Hands-on administration of Windows Server (2016–2025) and Linux in production.
• Support Authority to Operate (ATO) on government networks.

Skills

Windows Server administration

Linux administration

Active Directory / DNS

Security STIGs

VMware virtualization

Cloud computing

Backup and recovery

Disaster recovery

Networking concepts

Top Secret clearance

Scripting (PowerShell, Bash, Python)

AWS/Azure

Education

BS in computer science / information systems or related field

Tools

VMware vCenter/ESXi

Job description

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SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR-MID (CYBER/CLOUD)

Full Time Clerical HUNTSVILLE, AL, US

Overview:

Quantum Research International, Inc (Quantum) provides our national defense and federal civilian and industry customers with services and products in the following main areas: 1) Cybersecurity and Information Operations; 2) Space Operations and Control; 3) Aviation Systems; 4) Ground, Air and Missile Defense, and Fires Support Systems; 5) Intelligence Programs Support; 6) Experimentation and Test; 7) Program Management; and (8) Audio/Visual Technology Applications. Quantum's Corporate Office is located in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen, MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Crestview, FL; Orlando , FL and Tupelo, MS.

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 (2016–2025) 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
• 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 (2016–2025) 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
• 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 (2016–2025) 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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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions .