Systems Administrator with Security Clearance

Job Title: Systems Administrator-Open
Location: Reston, VA
Clearance Required: TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph
Company: Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)
Pay Range: $170,000-190,000 Position Overview QSS is seeking a Systems Administrator with a DevOps focus to support the maintenance
of legacy applications and assist in the transition to a new system architecture. The ideal
candidate will be a skilled technologist with a strong background in cloud-agnostic
environments, container orchestration, and CI/CD pipelines. This is a mission-critical role
based in Reston, VA, and requires a TS/SCI clearance with Full Scope Polygraph. Key Responsibilities
• Support and maintain legacy applications while contributing to the development of a modern system architecture.
• Enhance DevOps processes, implement CI/CD pipelines, and integrate automated testing tools.
• Manage and deploy containerized applications using Kubernetes and Docker.
• Work in agile teams to deliver solutions that meet mission and technical requirements.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure scripts and tooling for cloud-agnostic deployments.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support secure, scalable, and automated solutions. Mandatory Skills & Experience
• 5+ years of DevOps experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• 3+ years of experience with Kubernetes and Docker.
• Proven experience supporting cloud-agnostic environments.
• Integration of automated testing tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in Linux operating systems.
• Experience scripting and automating cloud service functions.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.
• Proficient in Git for version control. Education Requirement
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• Additional years of relevant experience may be substituted for a degree on a year- for-year basis. Preferred Skills
• Experience building security-hardened container images.
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
• Exposure to secure government or intelligence community environments. Why Join QSS? At Quantum Science Solutions (QSS), we deliver technology solutions that drive national
mission success. We invest in our people, encourage innovation, and foster a culture of
integrity and excellence. Employee Benefits QSS offers a competitive and well-rounded benefits package:
• Competitive Compensation & Annual Performance Bonuses
• Premium Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Matching