Quantum Leap is a national defense technology company that synchronizes the full spectrum of capabilities across its operating companies, bringing together decades of expertise, private capital, and transformative innovation to deliver holistic solutions today to ensure tomorrow’s success. True to its name,Quantum Leap enables clients to move beyond incremental improvements and achieve quantum leaps in mission performance, readiness, and resilience.

We have built a highly collaborative workforce in an environment designed for success. This is an entrepreneurial, fast-growing company, where the right candidate can join and really make a difference.

We are looking for a junior to mid-level IT Helpdesk Technician to help support and maintain our internal services. A successful candidate must have the capacity and desire to learn. Our environment is a highly secure Linux based environment utilizing MacOS and Linux workstations. Windows does not live here, so if you have Linux skills and are familiar with Apple laptops, you are the candidates we want to talk to.

Responsibilities:

• Building and deploying Apple and Linux laptops
• Tier1/2 user service and support
• Local network troubleshooting
• VOIP and PBX support
• Managing and supporting secure open-source tools

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Qualifications:

Required:

• Experience managing and supporting Apple laptops
• Experience with Linux
• Experience supporting users in secure environments
• Familiar with both Linux and Mac systems (Linux servers, Mac laptops)
• Knowledge of Apple OSX and iOS
• Minimum 3 years' relevant experience
• Must be able to obtain a security clearance, therefore U.S. citizenship is required
• Must be able to work out of the Leesburg office 5 days a week

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant area desired.
• Administration of open-source software (e.g. OpenSearch, Nextcloud, ABM, osTicket, Zulip etc.)
• Ability to write scripts as needed (e.g., shell scripts, Python, Perl, PHP, etc.)
• Knowledge of common business services very desirable
  • e-mail (Postfix / Dovecot / etc.)
  • Calendars (CalDav)
  • Chat
  • Password safes
  • Proxy servers
  • VTC
  • File share
  • Wiki

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Compensation and Benefits:

We seek the best-and-brightest professionals at all levels so offer highly competitive compensation and an excellent benefits package.

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Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000. Salary ranges reflect compensation for qualified candidates across a range of experience levels and are flexible; actual salary will be determined based on demonstrated skills, experience, and performance.

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Company-sponsored benefits include: 6% 401(k) company match with immediate vesting, educational assistance up to $7,000 per year, 100% insurance premium subsidy for employees (75% for dependents), Anthem medical, Guardian dental, life and disability coverage, 3 weeks’ vacation, 2 weeks sick leave, and 11 holidays.

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Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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