SYSTEM ADMINISTRATOR

Job summary

Quantum Research International, Inc. is seeking an experienced System Administrator to support and maintain on-premises Windows Server and Hyper V infrastructure, while transitioning services into AWS Cloud.

Qualifications

• Effective communicator in writing and presentations.
• Active DOD Secret Security Clearance and eligibility for Top Secret and SCI.
• Minimum of five years of experience, with three years in specialized roles.
• At least two years of experience in technical documentation.
• Maintain appropriate DoDI 8570.01-M certification.
• MS degree may substitute for one year of experience.
• PhD may substitute for two additional years of experience.
• Experience with DISA STIGs and secure configurations.
• Strong understanding of the system lifecycle.
• Ability to produce clear technical documentation.
• Strong analytical skills for complex issues.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and identify solutions.
• Experience with KPIs and service level metrics.
• Working knowledge of AWS Cloud services.
• Ability to isolate issues across software and hardware.
• Operational support for Hyper V and Windows Server.
• Experience managing Active Directory and identity services.
• Experience maintaining server and storage devices.

Responsibilities

• Perform Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and Cybersecurity Hardening for Windows Server environments and AWS cloud workloads.
• Administer and maintain Hyper V hosts and virtual machines.
• Support Active Directory, Group Policy, DNS, and Microsoft enterprise services.
• Manage server and storage hardware, including monitoring and patching.
• Troubleshoot issues across software, firmware, hardware, networks, and operating systems.
• Maintain compliance with DISA STIGs and DoD cybersecurity requirements.
• Participate in cloud migration planning and execution.
• Support Kubernetes environments.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and configuration baselines.
• Participate in capacity planning for infrastructure.
• Contribute to disaster recovery planning and documentation.
• Create automation scripts for administrative tasks.
• Work independently on tickets and projects.
• Write and edit technical materials and assist project teams.
• Conduct site surveys to assess IT/network configurations.
• Prepare implementation plans and technical design packages.
• Assist in development of Risk Management Framework documentation.
• Perform network and information system installation efforts.

Skills

Certifications

Degrees

Security clearance

Relocation