{"id":1753873,"url":"https://alion.io/job/quantum-sky-systems-administrator-iii","title":"Systems Administrator III","company":{"id":3854380,"name":"Quantum Sky","domain":"quantumsky.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/quantum-sky","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"iCIMS","truth_index":null},"role":"DevOps","role_family":"DevOps","seniority":"middle","employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["San Angelo, United States"],"countries":["US"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":60000,"max":70000,"currency":"USD","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":70000},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":5,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"Commander.js","optional":false},{"name":"Linux","optional":false},{"name":"ServiceNow","optional":false},{"name":"Unix","optional":false},{"name":"VMWare","optional":false},{"name":"Windows","optional":false},{"name":"JavaScript","optional":true},{"name":"Node JS","optional":true}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-03T09:54:52Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-03","last_verified_at":"2026-10-04T02:20:41Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Description\nQuantum Sky is searching for a Systems Administrator III for a complex, multi-year contract to support the 17th TRSS Training Support Squadron, Goodfellow AFB, Texas. This role will support intelligence training programs, applications, and operations.\nResponsibilities:\nServe as a focal point for intelligence training applications or systems; \nRespond to user requests for assistance; and Provide support to customers regarding hardware and software malfunctions. \nIdentify and resolve common problems, questions, or situations and provide support in a manner that minimizes interruptions to the customer’s ability to carry out the training mission.\nProvide training to instructors and other FSAs on intelligence applications, specialized computer software, and operating systems.\nFrom time-to-time support, coordinate, and install software applications and hardware peripherals on Windows, Unix, and Linux platforms.\nDevelop and maintain system administration standard operating procedures, technical guides, and instructions. Support the use of computer-based training products (i.e. computer-assisted instruction (CAI), interactive courseware (ICW), interactive multimedia instruction (IMI), and learning management systems (LMS), to maximize resources and return on investment (ROI).\nMaintain consolidated IMI project effort tracking spreadsheet to sync training requirements with outside development efforts and deliver/maintain all updates and new courseware created.\nProvide operational support services including, but not limited to, systems administration, support of both legacy and new applications and systems in accordance with AFI 33-115, Network Operations, and DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.\nInstall, support, and maintain intelligence training applications and systems; software is provided by applicable Program Management Office (PMO); updates/patches are provided via website for download or mailed on disk, where appropriate.\n\nAdditionally, will be appointed as Cyber Security Liaisons (CSL, formerly IAO), to submit tickets in IAO Express and Remedy for EITaaS ServiceNow, NIPRNet, SIPRNet and other training networks to resolve and/or respond to computer issues, security group requests, distro lists including but not limited to.\n\nWill be required to track submitted tickets and provide status updates when requested.\n\nOversee account management and email account support for the training networks and LMS; modify user account access (security groups, permissions, IMI access, etc.) after user accounts have been created.\n\nProvide primary support for Tools/Systems of Record to include but not limited to: Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS)/Geospatial Product Library (GPL), ArcGIS, Digital Mapping Applications, Electronic Light Table (ELT), and/or current mission planning software applications/upgrades.\n\nBe the subject matter expert on these intelligence applications and provide daily classroom support to instructors and students.\n\nTroubleshoot application/system errors and provide fixed action as required.\n\nProvide system administration, hardware and software support, life cycle support, and maintenance on GCCS-I3 server suite and client machines to include, but not limited to assistance, as required, to support targeting application and software functions with the JTT-CP Joint Targeting Toolkit Capabilities Package MIDB / Machine Assisted Rapid-repository System (MARS), or equivalent and/or current systems, revisions, or upgrades.\n\nProvide primary management for LMS and IMI delivery systems and applications; provide training and troubleshooting support to instructor cadre and training development\nelement; maintain LMS webserver and IMI courseware received from 17 TRSS personnel; create LMS accounts and provide needed access permissions; ensure webserver administrators update/patch webserver; and oversee all LMS duties and ensure system uptime.\n\nBuild, test, capture, and deploy system baselines and images, to include, within a Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) environment, including the Targeting Application Workstation (TAW) spiral load received from the PMO.\n\nManage a VMware vSphere Infrastructure and Desktop/End-user computing environment running the Tools/Systems of Record. Deploy VMware vSphere, VMware Horizon, VMware Dynamic Environment Manager, and NetApp storage, as required.\n\nSet up, configure and maintain the following components: Dell VxRail Manager Suite, vCenter, vSphere Hypervisor (ESXi), Horizon View, Virtual Desktop Provisioning (Full clone or Instant Clones) - Persistent and Non-persistent desktops, NetApp OnTap in cluster mode, virtual machine templates, TITAN, MS Windows system imaging, user profiles, and current equivalents.\n\nManage backup and restore functionality on all intelligence training applications and systems; administer a storage array appliance to ensure data integrity and availability; provide SME guidance to designated individuals for squadron specific functions; provide assistance setting up and running virtual events (for example: commander calls, all calls, etc.) using Zoom.Gov, Facebook Live, and/or any other platform designated by the customer.\n\nQualifications\nRequired:\nKnowledge of Enterprise IT architecture\nAbility to accurately define incidents, problems, and events in trouble ticketing system\nKnowledge of IT security principles and methods\nSkills in configuring and utilizing software-based tools\nSkills in diagnosing connectivity problems\nMonitoring and optimizing system/server performance\nKnowledge of measures or indicators of system performance and availability\nKnowledge of operating system command line tools\nSkill in troubleshooting system components\nSkill in operating systems administration\nBachelor’s degree desired\n5-7 years’ Experience\nSec+ Certification\nClearance:\nActive DoD Top Secret\nTravel:\nMinimal, less than 10%\nPotential for Telework:\nBased on customer needs\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 $60,000-$70,000. 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. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?\nQuantum 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.","description_format":"text","description_chars":7417,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":true},"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Life insurance","Parental leave","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":[],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-03T09:54:52Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.86,"p_room":1,"age_days":0,"expected_fill_days":18,"reasons":["conf:0","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-04T02:25:55Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":70000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/quantum-sky-systems-administrator-iii","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/quantum-sky-systems-administrator-iii.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-04T02:25:55Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":3473,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":1527,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-05T00:00:00Z"}}}