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Systems Administrator (DevOps Focus)

Quantum Science Solutions

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Top Secret/SCI
Mid Level Career (5+ yrs experience)
Full Scope Polygraph
IT - Support
Reston, VA (On-Site/Office)

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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Education
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
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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.
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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
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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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About Us
Quantum Science Solutions is traditional in the sense that it was built with core foundations based on honesty and integrity. We take great pride in all of our efforts and projects, we are proud to serve the front lines of cyber defense. We challenge our team members frequently and thrive on the motto “One for all, all for one”. Here at QSS, we invite individuals who think outside of the box and are mentally stimulated by complex problems in the fast paced world of cyber and technology. Our collaborative work environment allows you to think freely and develop iron clad solutions for our customers. At QSS, your ideas and designs are not only heard but are recognized and rewarded. We support you and will provide you with the resources needed to fuel innovations and creativity. Imagine, you are working on cyber integration concept and it turns into fully funded project by a federal agency. Join the QSS team where rather than making a difference, we are the difference

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Job Category
IT - Support
Clearance Level
Top Secret/SCI