SENIOR SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR (IT)

Overview:
Quantum Research International, Inc. (Quantum) is a certified DoD Contractor providing services and products to US/Allied governments and industry in the following main areas: (1) Cybersecurity, High Performance Computing Systems, Cloud Services and Systems; (2) Space and Ground Support Systems; (3) Aviation Systems; (4) Missile Systems; (5) Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning Systems and Experimentation/Training; and (6) Audio Visual Systems and Services. Quantum's Corporate Office is in Huntsville, AL, but Quantum actively hires for positions nationwide and internationally. We pride ourselves on providing high quality support to the U.S. Government and our Nation's Warfighters. In addition to our corporate office, we have physical locations in Aberdeen; MD; Colorado Springs, CO; Orlando, FL; Crestview, FL; and Tupelo, MS.

Mission:

Quantum is seeking a Senior Systems Administrator to support the Quantum Enterprise Network in Huntsville, AL.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for activities related to system administration. Ensures long-term requirements of systems operations and administration are included in the overall information systems planning of the organization. Responsible for the installation, maintenance, configuration, and integrity of server hardware and software. Monitors and controls the performance and status of the network resources. Implements operating system enhancements that will improve the reliability and performance of the system. Develops and promotes standard operating procedures. Develops and maintains a comprehensive operating system hardware and software configuration database/library of all supporting documentation.

Requirements:

• BS degree preferred in Computer Science/ IT, MIS, Systems Administration, Engineering or equivalent field of study with 5 years of experience for mid-level Systems Administrator and 7 years plus for Senior level, in lieu of degree 7 plus years of experience mid-level and 9 years plus for senior level with certifications may be accepted for with experience in following areas:
• Must be proficient with Microsoft M365 tenant management, Entra ID, InTune, Defender
• Must be proficient in all aspects of Windows Server Administration, to include but not limited to VM specification and creation, Active Directory administration, Windows Server Update Server, Group Policy, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), Internet Information Services (IIS).
• Must have excellent troubleshooting skills to include query local Windows event viewer, and M365 Security logs.
• Must be very familiar with Kerberos, CIFS and NFS file share, RDP, WMI, and PowerShell.
• Must be familiar with MFA, Single Sign On
• Configuration management using Ansible. Application specific profiles deployed and maintained via roles
• Selected candidates must be able to obtain/maintain DoD Security clearance. Additionally, applicants will be subject to a government security clearance investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information

Experience in the following areas:

Windows Skills

• Powershell scripts to perform every day maintenance tasks across multiple sites.
• Windows imaging using WinPE

Windows Inventory management

• DNS, DHCP scope management
• Monthly Patching and firmware maintenance
• Active Directory GPO
• SQL server
• M365 administration
• Server monitoring

VMWare Skills

Additional Skills:

• SolarWinds network and systems monitoring
• Duo multi-factor authentication
• NetApp storage configuration and management
• Commvault backup solution

Certifications:

Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.