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$120k – $130k per year
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In office (Aurora)

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 23, 2026.

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Quantum Sky is a US government technology contractor headquartered in Reston, Virginia, that delivers cybersecurity, network engineering, cloud, software and quantum technology services to defense, intelligence and civilian federal agencies. Its work includes enterprise network operations across classified and unclassified domains, IT and cybersecurity programs for the F-35 Joint Program Office, litigation support and eDiscovery for federal attorneys, and post-quantum cryptography and quantum sensing projects. It hires network and systems engineers, AWS cloud architects, SOC managers, incident response and threat intelligence analysts, program managers and business development staff.

Description

Quantum Sky is seeking a Tier 2 Systems Administrator to join our team onsite at our Customer Program in Aurora, CO.

Responsibilities:

  • The candidate will provide IaaS Windows/UNIX/Linux/VMware system administration, maintenance, and engineering support.
  • The technician will maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-priority, mission-critical operational systems to ensure a high level of availability for the customer.
  • This full-time position operates on an 8x5 schedule with periodic after-hours call-in responsibility as needed.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Experience with VMware virtualization and cloud computing technology and its associated products (vSphere, vCenter, VRa, vROP, etc.)
  • Experience in Linux or UNIX systems administration
  • Experience configuring domain information utilities: Active Directory, Centrify, LDAP, and DNS
  • Background in troubleshooting and debugging applications, and performing software application maintenance on a variety of operating systems (Windows, RHEL, CentOS, etc.)
  • Understanding of operating system concepts such as swapping and paging, inter-process communications, and devices and device drivers
  • Ability to frequently interact directly with the customer and work effectively in a real-time operational environment
  • Strong communication skills to effectively and accurately exchange technical information
  • Ability to work under pressure to restore high-priority systems to full operations
  • Proactive in addressing technical issues, reconciling tickets, and providing technical support to customers
  • Availability to work after hours on a call-in basis

Clearance:

  • Active and in-scope United States TS/SSCI with CI polygraph security clearance
  • Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information
  • Must have a current DODI 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification (i.e., Security+ CE)

Location:

  • Aurora, CO

About Quantum Sky

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 $120,000- $130,000. 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.

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