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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.\nResponsibilities:\nThe 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. \nThe role involves ensuring continuity of operations across six data center sites and one test site using High Availability technologies. \nThe candidate will support the networking needs of multiple Active Directory domains, assist with large-scale migrations from legacy to standardized environments, and support Operations and Maintenance, Post Deployment, and Integration of new technology. \nResponsibilities include collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, assisting with technical work products, proactively monitoring and evaluating system status, recommending improvements, and presenting plans at customer change board meetings. This full-time position may require overtime to meet key deadlines.\nQualifications\nRequired:\n5-8 years of experience with switching and routing systems\nFamiliarity with ISP/ASP network environments\nDemonstrated judgment in managing competing priorities to meet program objectives\nAbility to configure network devices for new deployments per senior staff direction and configure replacement network devices from backup configuration files\nBasic familiarity with VMware, Windows, and Linux systems\nWillingness to ask questions when unsure and execute with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail in a production environment\nExperience with Brocade/Extreme and/or Cisco networking environments\nFamiliarity with load balancing technologies\nFamiliarity with large-scale networking configurations, including troubleshooting, deploying, and maintaining\nAbility to interface with program and company leadership, customers, and end users\nWillingness to work overtime to meet key deadlines and lead team efforts\nAbility to collaborate with team members to define network connectivity requirements and create end-to-end solutions\nProficiency in integrating and solving complex infrastructure problems\nExperience ensuring high reliability and performance through network monitoring and infrastructure management\nAbility to respond to and use an online ticketing system for user service requests\nExperience ensuring network compliance with security and performance requirements (NISPOM, RMF/DISA)\nAbility to assist with upgrading older infrastructure to new technologies\nProficiency in revising and maintaining technical and operational documentation\nOpportunity to grow technical competence in areas such as SAN, NAS, Backups, Windows, Linux, virtualization, User Authentication, DNS, NFS, and system imaging/build automation\nExperience sharing knowledge to improve team performance\nClearance:\nActive and in-scope United States TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance\nQualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information\nLocation:\nDulles, VA, Aurora, CO or Richardson, TX\nAbout Quantum Sky\nCompensation:\nCompensation 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 $160,000-$170,000. 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.\nBenefits:\nHighlights 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.\nThe 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.\nAt 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. 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