Technical Engagement Network (TEN) Lab Manager

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Job Description Job Title:

Technical Engagement Network (TEN)

Lab Manager Location:

Arlington, VA (Hybrid - 2-3 Days On-Site Per Week)

Clearance:

Active DoD Secret Clearance Required (TS/SCI Preferred)

Company:

Quantum Science Solutions (QSS)

Compensation:

Open Rate ________________________________________ Position Overview Quantum Science Solutions (QSS) is seeking a TEN Lab Manager to support a customer providing incident response services to civilian agencies and critical infrastructure organizations. This role supports the design, deployment, administration, and maintenance of advanced cybersecurity capabilities within the Technical Engagement Network (TEN) environment. The ideal candidate will have strong experience with Linux administration, Splunk Enterprise, and Ansible automation, along with the ability to support lab operations, infrastructure modernization, and cybersecurity mission requirements. ________________________________________ Key Responsibilities

• Lead administration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) environments across development, lab, and production systems
• Manage large-scale configuration management and deployments across Linux, Windows, MacOS, and virtualized environments
• Develop and maintain Ansible automation workflows, playbooks, and provisioning processes
• Administer Splunk Enterprise for monitoring, security analytics, and operational intelligence
• Support implementation of new technologies, upgrades, patching, and system maintenance activities
• Implement security controls, STIG compliance, access management, and audit requirements
• Develop Splunk dashboards, alerts, and monitoring capabilities
• Troubleshoot infrastructure, storage, and system performance issues
• Support development of lab procedures, documentation, and operational best practices ________________________________________ Mandatory Skills
• U.S. Citizenship
• Active DoD Secret Clearance (TS/SCI Preferred)
• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability
• 5+ years of Linux Systems Administration experience
• 3+ years of Splunk Enterprise administration and log ingestion experience
• 3+ years of Ansible automation experience (Ansible Core, Tower, or AAP)
• Experience administering RHEL environments
• Knowledge of configuration management, security controls, and system hardening practices
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and documentation skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and locations ________________________________________ Preferred Skills
• Experience writing technical procedures and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Experience with virtualization technologies and automation
• Experience supporting Linux/Unix, Windows, and MacOS environments
• Background supporting cybersecurity operations or lab environments ________________________________________ Education
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering, or related field OR
• High School Diploma and 7+ years of lab management or systems administration experience ________________________________________ Desired Certifications
• DoD 8140.

01 IAT Level II ________________________________________ Why QSS? At QSS, you'll support mission-critical cybersecurity operations by managing and enhancing environments used to develop, test, and deploy advanced cyber capabilities. Your work will directly support analysts and operational teams protecting federal agencies and critical infrastructure from evolving cyber threats. ________________________________________

Benefits Include:

• Competitive compensation with annual performance bonuses
• Premium Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• Generous PTO plus Federal Holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Professional development and certification support group id: 91142086 Log in to view the job poster Apply now