Systems Engineer - Services

Quantum Leap Research, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) company match

Educational assistance

Insurance premium subsidy

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability coverage

Vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Quantum Leap is seeking highly skilled Systems Engineers to design, build, and maintain internal services. The role focuses on self-hosted Linux-based systems, open-source tooling, and ongoing service improvements in Leesburg, VA, Melbourne, FL, and Colorado Springs, CO. Positions are available at mid-level (5+ years) and senior level (8+ years).

Candidates must be eligible for a U.S. security clearance and work on-site five days a week.

Qualifications

• B.S. in relevant field with minimum 8 years’ experience, or minimum 10 years in a relevant field.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain a security clearance.
• Must work in the local office 5 days a week; experience installing software and patches on self-hosted Linux-based computers.
• Experience with configuration management software.
• Experience with virtualization and containerization.
• Very familiar with Linux and Mac systems (Linux servers, Mac laptops).

Responsibilities

• Make objective and technically sound recommendations for potential future hardware and software purchases.
• Provide O&M on existing Linux based services.
• Provide tier 2/3 technical support.
• Manage user input and make suggestions for service improvements.

Skills

Linux administration

Self-hosted services

Open-source tooling

System design

Education

B.S. in Computer Science or Computer Engineering

Tools

Apache

NGINX

OpenSearch

Nextcloud

Zabbix

AWX

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled Systems Engineers to help design, build and maintain our internal services. A successful candidate will have experience self-hosting and building services from open‑source tools. The positions are available in the following locations: Leesburg, VA / Melbourne, FL / Colorado Springs, CO

Positions are available at multiple levels, mid-level (5+ years) and senior level (8+ years).

Responsibilities:

• Make objective and technically sound recommendations for potential future hardware and software purchases
• Provide O&M on existing Linux based services
• Provide tier 2/3 technical support
• Manage user input and make suggestions for service improvements

Qualifications:

Required:

• B.S. in relevant field (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc.) with a minimum of 8years’ experience, or a minimum of 10years’ experience in a relevant field.
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to work in the local office 5 days a week. Experience installing software and patches on self-hosted Linux-based computers
• Experience with configuration management software
• Experience with virtualization and containerization
• Highly familiar with both Linux and Mac systems (Linux servers, Mac laptops)

Preferred:

• Administration and performance tuning of open‑source software (e.g. Apache, NGINX, squid, OpenSearch, Nextcloud, Zabbix, AWX, etc.)
• Experience with monitoring systems preferred (Zabbix, Nagios, or similar OpenSource solutions)
• Ability to write scripts as needed (e.g., shell scripts, Python, Perl, PHP, etc.)
• Understanding of PKI, CA's, SMIME, etc.
• Experience deploying / maintaining common business services
  • e-mail (Postfix / Dovecot / etc.)
  • Calendars (CalDav)
  • Chat
  • Password safes
  • Proxy servers
  • VTC
  • File share
  • Wiki

Compensation and Benefits:

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package. Company-sponsored benefits include: 6% 401(k) company match with immediate vesting, educational assistance up to $7,000 per year, 100% insurance premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents), Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage, 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer

www.ql-research.com

Company Description

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast‑growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.

Company Description

Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce dedicated to countering those threats in an environment designed for success. This an entrepreneurial, fast‑growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.