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.
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
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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree 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 mathematics
- 5+ years of relevant work experience
- Current CompTIA Security+ CE or IAT Level II certification
- 5–7 years of VMware and Windows support experience
- Experience in ISP/ASP compute, network, and storage environments
- Systems engineering experience on a large government cloud deployment contract
- Experience with Microsoft Windows Server 2019, VMware ESXi 6.x–8.x, and Veritas NetBackup 8.0–10.x
- Hands-on Tier III experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, patching, and systems configuration
- Experience with Dell and HP rack server technologies
- Large-scale VMware design, deployment, and maintenance experience
- Knowledge of backup systems and server technologies related to archiving and storage
- Experience in computer network and systems administration
- Experience identifying risks and developing mitigation and contingency plans
- Experience with NISPOM and RMF/DISA security and performance compliance
- Experience upgrading legacy infrastructure to new technologies
- Technical and operational documentation development and maintenance experience
- Technical competence in Windows, Linux, virtualization, user authentication, DNS, NFS, and system imaging/build automation
- Active and in-scope United States TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance
- Ability to work overtime to meet deadlines
- Ability to collaborate with partners to define computing requirements and develop end-to-end solutions
- Experience monitoring infrastructure for high reliability and performance
- Experience using online ticketing systems for user service requests
- Ability to interface with leadership, customers, and end users
- Experience mentoring and sharing knowledge with team members
What We Do
Quantum Sky is a Reston, Virginia-based mission technology company, formerly Tyto Athene, that delivers secure, AI-enabled and quantum-ready capabilities to defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. Its work spans enterprise IT, network engineering, cybersecurity, cloud, software, post-quantum cryptography, and applied quantum technologies, helping customers modernize critical systems, protect mission data, and achieve faster, more resilient decision-making across complex, high-consequence missions.
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