
Sr. System Administrator - Network Operations Center
Alexandria, VAFull-time$130–150K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
Quantum Sky seeks a Senior System Administrator for its Network Operations Center at an onsite customer program in Alexandria, Virginia. The role supports a classified environment, monitoring infrastructure services and responding to incidents across servers, networks, storage, and backup systems. The position follows a rotating Panama schedule for 24/7 shift coverage. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree, at least two years of relevant experience, technical operations experience, Windows experience, an active TS/SCI clearance with CI polygraph, and an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification or higher.
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Description
Quantum Sky is seeking a Sr. System Administrator - Network Operations Center to join our team onsite at our Customer Program in Alexandria, VA.
Responsibilities:
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You will be supporting a customer program in a classified environment as a Network Operations Center (NOC) System Administrator.
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This position is responsible for monitoring the Infrastructure Service Provider (ISP) hosting equipment and services consisting of computers (server), networks, storage, and backup & archive, all in a fast-paced environment.
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Tasks include answering and managing calls in a 24x7 monitoring center, providing prompt and professional responses to incidents and inquiries, monitoring system dashboards for the status of services, creating Incidents in the Incident Management system, assigning Incidents to the appropriate Tier-2/Tier-3 assignment groups, assisting with troubleshooting services to restore full Mission Capability, and/or coordinating with other service Providers when incidents span system boundaries.
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Investigate and rectify procedural discrepancies as well as identifying areas of process improvement.
This position will work a “Panama Schedule” for 24/7 shift coverage, 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on, 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off, each team works the same shift (day) for 28 days then switches to the other shift (night) for the next 28 days.
Qualifications
Required:
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Typically requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years or prior relevant experience
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Experience in a technical operations environment
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Experience with Windows
Desired:
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Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a focus on clarity and professionalism
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Experience with Linux
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Experience with Science Logic
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Experience with virtual/cloud computing technologies such as Citrix VMware, Amazon Web Services (AWS)
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Experience with storage products from Oracle, EMC, Dell, Isilon, NetApp
Clearance:
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Active and in-scope United States TS/SCI with CI polygraph security clearance
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Qualified applicants may be subject to a security investigation and must meet minimum qualifications for access to classified information
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Must have an active DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification (or higher) on start date. IAT Level 2 requires one or more of the following Professional Certifications: Security+, CE, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP, CySA+, CND
Location:
- Alexandria, VA
About Quantum Sky
Compensation:
- Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. The salary range for this position is typically between $130,000-$150,000. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.
Benefits:
- Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, and parental leave.
The world the mission operates in is going post-quantum, contested, and machine-speed. Quantum Sky engineers the advantage across cyber, networks, software, and quantum because the mission demands dominance, not parity. We don't follow the map. We draw it.
At Quantum Sky, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamQuantumSky?
Quantum Sky Engineering LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Location US-VA-Alexandria
ID 2026-2296
Category Information Technology
Position Type Full-Time
How this job compares
Set against the 640 open System Administrator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$130–150K/yr
- Virginia median$94–150K/yr52 salary ranges
- US median$96–140K/yr392 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $140K, is 12% above the Virginia median midpoint ($125K) — in the middle half of System Administrator salary ranges in Virginia.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 65 open System Administrator jobs in Virginia and 640 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience — less than three in four System Administrator postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 492 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 159 of the 640 open System Administrator jobs (25%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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