IT Systems Administrator

Quidient is a deep tech AI company pioneering advancements in Generalized (5D) Scene Reconstruction (GSR). GSR is poised to become one of the world’s great digital product categories (think GPS, MRI, and LMM). Our flagship GSR product, Quidient Reality®, is a powerful API that enables anyone with a mobile device to virtualize, visualize, and measure anything. Words relevant to Quidient include Generative AI, Physics-Informed AI, Large Scene Models (LSMs), Large World Models (LWMs), and API-First.

Overview 

We’re seeking a versatile IT Professional who brings a strong foundation across Cloud, Security, Networking, and Systems Administration. This is an ideal role for a technical generalist who thrives in hands-on environments, enjoys solving wide range of IT problems, and wants to grow with a rapidly expanding deep-tech company.  

This is a hybrid position, meaning that you will need to live within easy driving distance to our Technology Center in Columbia, Maryland. 

What You’ll Do 

Core IT Operations 

• Manage provisioning, setup, imaging, and configuration of Windows, macOS, and Linux systems (Linux-heavy for cloud and engineering systems). 

• Administer O365, Azure AD, identity management, and general access controls. 

• Oversee Intune, Apple Business Manager, and device enrollment workflows; troubleshoot MDM conflicts and deployment issues. 

• Support compute-heavy environments and graphics-intensive software installations.  

• Resolve day-to-day IT requests including password resets, software installs, hardware troubleshooting, and user support. 

Cloud, Compliance, and Security 

• Support cloud security posture (identify, encryption, access control, monitoring.) 

• Contribute to internal infrastructure planning as workloads scale. 

• Assist with IT requirements tied to government contracts and compliance. 

• Maintain documentation, IT SOPs, and systems diagrams to support compliance growth. 

• Help build a scalable IT foundation as the company grows, contributing to long-term IT strategy. 

What You Bring 

Must-Have Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in IT, Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related fields. 

• 5 years of experience as an IT Systems Administrator or similar role. 

• Strong experience in Windows, Linux, and macOS environments (admin-level proficiency). 

• Hands-on experience with Azure AD, Microsoft 365, Intune, and MDM workflows. 

• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals: DNS, DHCP, VPN, firewalls, VLANs. 

• Strong troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, and cloud infrastructure. 

• Ability to work independently, manage ambiguity, and prioritize a high volume of requests. 

• Willingness to work on-site in Columbia, MD, in a hybrid capacity. 

• Responsible for participating in on-call IT operations, supported by both internal staff and our external vendor as needed. 

• Meet Quidient, customer, and government security requirements, which may include, but are not limited to a background check, citizenship verification, and Criminal Justice Information Services verification. 

• This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship. 

Nice-to-Have Qualifications: 

• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments. 

• Certifications such as Cloud , Security , Network , or Azure Administrator (AZ-104). 

• Understanding of cloud security best practices, encryption, and identity management. 

• Experience with NVIDIA GPU environments, driver installation, or workstation provisioning. 

• Exposure to government or regulated IT environments. 

• Scripting or automation experience (Python strongly preferred). 

• Familiarity with compliance frameworks such as FedRAMP, SOC2, or NIST. 

• Interest in contributing to engineering systems or learning deeper software / cloud infrastructure concepts. 

• Experience in fast-paced or startup environments. 

What We Offer 

Compensation: 

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000. 

• Annual bonus and equity as appropriate. 

Benefits: 

• Health insurance 

• HSA Account 

• 401(k) with company match 

• Life & disability insurance 

• Paid holidays & generous PTO 

• Opportunities for bonuses, equity, and career growth 

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement 

Quidient is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Quidient will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other classification protected by applicable state, federal, or local laws.