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Job Title: Systems Administrator (DevOps Focus) Location: Reston, VA Clearance: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (Required) Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) Compensation: Open Rate Position Overview Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with a strong DevOps background to help maintain mission-critical legacy applications while driving the transition to a next-generation, cloud-agnostic architecture. This role offers the opportunity to shape systems that directly impact national mission success while working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You will be at the intersection of system administration, DevOps engineering, and cloud modernization, implementing automation, container orchestration, and CI/CD best practices to ensure secure, scalable, and resilient systems. Key Responsibilities • Maintain & Modernize: Support existing mission systems while planning and executing migration to modern architectures. • DevOps Enablement: Design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines to accelerate secure software delivery. • Container Orchestration: Deploy and manage Kubernetes/Docker-based workloads across diverse environments. • Infrastructure Automation: Develop scripts, tooling, and Infrastructure-as-Code for cloud-agnostic deployments. • Security Integration: Incorporate automated testing and compliance checks into build and release pipelines. • Agile Delivery: Collaborate with cross-functional teams in iterative development cycles to meet technical and mission goals. • System Reliability: Proactively monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize system performance. Required Qualifications • 5+ years in DevOps, Systems Administration, or related engineering roles. • 3+ years hands-on with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions). • 3+ years with Kubernetes and Docker in production environments. • Proven success in cloud-agnostic deployments (AWS, Azure, GCP, private cloud). • Experience integrating automated testing frameworks into CI/CD pipelines. • Strong Linux administration skills. • Scripting experience (e.g., Bash, Python) for automation and tooling. • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and iterative delivery. • Proficient with Git for version control. Preferred Skills • Building and maintaining security-hardened container images. • Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible. • Exposure to secure government environments or classified systems. Education • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred. • Equivalent experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis. Why QSS? At QSS, you’re not just filling a role, you’re shaping mission-critical solutions that keep our nation secure. We invest in your growth, foster innovation, and reward technical excellence. Benefits include: • Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses • Premium Medical, Dental & Vision coverage • Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays • 401(k) with company match • Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development Impact of This Role If you’re a hands-on technologist who thrives in solving complex problems, embracing automation, and bridging traditional IT with modern DevOps practices, this role will allow you to have a direct and measurable impact on high-priority national programs.

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