Tier 2 Systems Administrator

Quantum Sky•Aurora, CO

1d•$120,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Quantum Sky is seeking a Tier 2 Systems Administrator to work onsite at its customer program in Aurora, Colorado. The role provides IaaS Windows, UNIX, Linux, and VMware system administration, maintenance, and engineering support. The administrator maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs high-priority, mission-critical operational systems to support high availability for the customer. This is a full-time position on an 8x5 schedule, with periodic after-hours call-in responsibility as needed. Applicants must have an active, in-scope United States TS/SSCI clearance with CI polygraph and a current DODI 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE. Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information.

Requirements

Experience with VMware virtualization, cloud computing technology, and associated products such as vSphere, vCenter, VRa, and vROP.
Experience in Linux or UNIX systems administration.
Experience configuring domain information utilities, including Active Directory, Centrify, LDAP, and DNS.
Background troubleshooting and debugging applications and performing software application maintenance across operating systems such as Windows, RHEL, and CentOS.
Understanding of operating system concepts such as swapping and paging, inter-process communications, and devices and device drivers.
Ability to interact frequently and directly with customers and work effectively in a real-time operational environment.
Strong communication skills to exchange technical information accurately and effectively.
Ability to work under pressure to restore high-priority systems to full operations.
Proactive approach to addressing technical issues, reconciling tickets, and providing customer support.
Availability for after-hours call-in responsibility.
Active and in-scope United States TS/SSCI security clearance with CI polygraph.
Current DODI 8570.1-M IAT Level II certification, such as Security+ CE.
Must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information; qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation.

Responsibilities

Provide IaaS Windows, UNIX, Linux, and VMware system administration, maintenance, and engineering support.
Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair high-priority, mission-critical operational systems to ensure a high level of customer availability.
Interact directly with the customer and provide technical support in a real-time operational environment.
Address technical issues proactively and reconcile tickets.
Respond to after-hours call-ins as needed to restore high-priority systems to full operations.