IT Systems/Network Administrator

Job Title : IT Systems/Network Administrator

Location : Bedford, MA

Division: Operations

Department : IT

About Us  

Quantum Computing Inc. ( QCi ) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is an innovative, integrated photonics company providing accessible and affordable quantum machines for use today. QCi products are designed to operate at room temperature , at low power , and at an affordable cost. The company’s portfolio of core technologies and products offers unique capabilities in high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and remote sensing applications.

Position Description  

QCi is expanding its IT operations team and seeks a skilled , on-site System / Network Administrator at our EM4 facility.

This role is responsible for day - to - day support of employee endpoints and servers across Windows, macOS, and Linux ; cloud platforms such as Microsoft 365 ; and a variety of network devices and applications. As part of a larger IT organization, role will also support QCi operations across the company based on business needs and the candidate’s capabilities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to employees across a range of technologies, including
• Endpoint operating system support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
• Email, messaging, authentication, and popular > span class="TextRun SCXW99935350 BCX0"> party applications
• Windows Server applications, such as Microsoft SQL Server
• Work with > span class="TextRun SCXW99935350 BCX0"> team to support Microsoft 365 across all QCi sites
• Support on -premises hardware servers and related systems
• Support highly available , enterprise - grade network infrastructure
• Design, procure , and deploy infrastructure systems for offices, labs, and other facilities
• Support compute, network , and storage systems for the manufacturing team
• When needed, work with QCi software and hardware teams to assist with product security hardening during design and testing phases

Required Skills and Experience  

Education and Experience  

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science or a related field preferred, but not required 
• 5+ years of experience in IT or a related field 

Technical and Professional Expertise  

• Experience in cybersecurity, network administration, DevOps, cloud administration, systems administration, or a combination of these areas is strongly preferred 

Skills  

• Windows system administration 
• Backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning, and disaster recovery testing experience
• Familiarity with SOC 2, CIS, SOX , or other compliance frameworks
• LAN and WAN networking experience , including Layer 2 switches , Wi-Fi access points, firewalls , VLANs, cable management , and troubleshooting
• Storage administration experience, including network-attached and direct-attached storage
• Experience managing DNS, registrar interactions, email/SMTP, and other core internet systems
• Experience with authentication, VPNs, identity providers, and certificate management
• Experience installing and supporting party applications
• Ability to work effectively with technical and business staff

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience supporting IT needs in manufacturing sites, production environments, labs, or other operational facilities where uptime, equipment connectivity, and business continuity are critical 
• Experience working with manufacturing teams to support systems used for production, engineering, quality, inventory, security, access control, or facility operations 
• CompTIA A+, Security+, Network+, or similar industry-recognized technical certifications preferred

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) 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, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Incumbent(s) in this position may be required to perform other duties and special assignments not specifically stated above. Statements outlined in this section are designated as essential job functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.