Virtualization and Windows Systems Engineer
$170k - $180k+ 401(k) Match + Referral Bonuses
Senior
Bachelor's
Dulles, VA, USA
In Person
IT OperationsSystem Administration
No H1B Sponsorship
US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- A B.S./B.A. in Aerospace Engineering, Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Math, and 5+ years of relevant work experience.
- A current CompTIA Security+ CE or IAT Level II certification is required.
- 5-7 years of experience in VMware and Windows support is required.
- Experience in ISP/ASP compute, network, and storage environments is required.
- Systems engineering experience on a large government cloud deployment contract is required.
- Demonstrated judgment in managing competing priorities to meet program objectives is required.
- Experience identifying risks and establishing effective mitigation and contingency plans is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Windows 2019, VMware ESXi 6.x-8.x, and Veritas NetBackup 8.0-10.x is required.
- Hands-on experience with Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, patching, and systems configuration at a Tier III support desk level is required.
- Experience with Dell and HP rack server technologies is required.
- Demonstrated experience with large-scale VMware configurations, including design, deployment, and maintenance, is required.
- Knowledge of backup systems and server technologies related to archive and storage is required.
- Ability to interface with program and company leadership, customers, and end users is required.
- Willingness to work overtime to meet key deadlines and lead team efforts is required.
- Experience in Computer Network and Systems Administration domains is required.
- Ability to collaborate with partners to define computing requirements and create end-to-end solutions is required.
- Proficiency in integrating and solving complex infrastructure problems is required.
- Experience ensuring high reliability and performance through systems monitoring and infrastructure management is required.
- Ability to respond to and use an online ticketing system for user service requests is required.
- Experience ensuring server and application compliance with security and performance requirements, including NISPOM and RMF/DISA, is required.
- Ability to convert and upgrade older infrastructure to new technologies is required.
- Proficiency in developing, revising, and maintaining technical and operational documentation is required.
- Ability to maintain and grow technical competence in Windows, Linux, virtualization, user authentication, DNS, NFS, and system imaging/build automation is required.
- Applicants must hold an active and in-scope United States TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance.
- Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information.
Responsibilities
- Create, deploy, and support an element of the customer’s Future Ground Architecture and Infrastructure Service Provider platform within a National Systems ISP/ASP program.
- Ensure continuity of operations across six data center sites and one test site using High Availability technologies.
- Support server processing and virtualization needs for multiple Active Directory domains.
- Lead large-scale migrations from legacy to standardized environments.
- Support Operations and Maintenance, Post Deployment, and Integration of new technology.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, create technical work products, evaluate customer change requests, engage with customer and third-party operations, and present status and plans at customer change board meetings.
About the company
Quantum Sky provides secure, AI-enabled, and quantum-ready technology solutions for U.S. defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies. It helps federal clients modernize critical systems, protect mission data, and operate with faster, more resilient capabilities. Its Project 137 acts as an applied-innovation engine that turns emerging technologies into fielded capabilities across Infrastructure & Platform Operations, Cyber, Decision Advantage, and Quantum. The company differentiates itself with a government-focused product portfolio, strong federal contracting positions (GSA Alliant 2/3, OASIS+, NASA SEWP VI), and leadership with deep defense and intelligence experience, with a goal to help federal agencies modernize systems, secure mission data, and win faster against cyber and AI-driven threats by delivering scalable, end-to-end mission technology.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Reston, Virginia
Founded
2018
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- June 25, 2026 Air Force awarded Tyto Athene a $51 million recompete.
- September 24, 2026 hired three business-group EVPs, sharpening capture around defense, intel, civilian.
- Quantum Sky holds Alliant 2, Alliant 3, OASIS+, and NASA SEWP VI vehicles.
What critics are saying
- Maryland WARN filings show 39 Tyto Athene layoffs effective May 31, 2026.
- Quantum Sky must convert August and September 2026 leadership hires into booked revenue quickly.
- Leidos, SAIC, and CACI can outscale Quantum Sky; contract losses threaten viability.
What makes Quantum Sky unique
- Quantum Sky rebranded from Tyto Athene on August 4, 2026 for federal mission tech.
- Arlington Capital Partners backs Quantum Sky's quantum-ready and AI-enabled government platform.
- Project 137 packages repeatable capabilities across cyber, decision advantage, infrastructure, and quantum.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Referral Bonuses
- Professional Development Budget
- Hybrid Work Options