Quantum Leap is the leading technology services company focused on providing operationally focused solutions for select clientele within the United States Government (USG). Quantum Leap was founded by a team of technologists and engineers to focus exclusively on advancing USG interests against the Nation’s threats in an age of Strategic (Great Power) Competition.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Linux & DevOps Engineer to spearhead the design, build-out, and tooling of our NOC. This is a greenfield role focused on architecture, tooling, automation, and implementation. The ideal candidate is a hands-on Linux and open-source expert with deep experience building scalable monitoring and observability platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• NOC Architecture & Platform Design
  • Architect and deploy end-to-end NOC monitoring and logging ecosystems that support scalable, reliable operations.
  • Design highly available, Linux-based infrastructure that can grow with business needs while maintaining performance and resilience.
  • Evaluate, select, and implement open-source monitoring and observability tools such as Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, and the ELK Stack to provide actionable insights across systems.

• Automation & Infrastructure as Code
  • Develop automation for deployment, configuration, and lifecycle management of monitoring and observability platforms.
  • Implement Infrastructure-as-Code practices using Ansible, Python, Bash, or similar tools to reduce manual work and improve consistency.
  • Establish configuration management standards and integrate automation into CI/CD pipelines where applicable.

• Monitoring & Observability Engineering
  • Design alerting strategies that focus on actionable, low-noise alerts to help teams respond efficiently.
  • Build and maintain logging aggregation and analysis platforms to provide clear visibility into system health.
  • Integrate monitoring and observability systems seamlessly with existing infrastructure and platform services.

• Documentation & Knowledge Transfer
  • Produce clear, practical technical documentation for architectures, platforms, and operational procedures
  • Support the transition of platform ownership to the NOC Operations team, ensuring they can manage and maintain systems confidently.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of senior-level Linux systems engineering experience with expert proficiency in RHEL, Ubuntu, or CentOS.
• Deep experience with monitoring and observability tools, including Zabbix, Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios/Icinga, ELK Stack, and Graylog.
• Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or similar languages.
• Solid networking knowledge, including TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, SNMP, BGP, and OSPF.
• Experienced with troubleshooting tools such as tcpdump, Wireshark, and mtr.
• Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
• Infrastructure-focused architect with an automation-first mindset, comfortable building platforms from the ground up.
• Primarily a builder and technical leader rather than a people manager, focused on designing and delivering scalable systems.

Compensation and Benefits:

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

Quantum Leap is an Equal Opportunity Employer