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title: 'Cleared IT Infrastructure Engineer at Quindar'
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# Cleared IT Infrastructure Engineer at Quindar

- **Company:** Quindar
- **Location:** Denver, CO
- **Compensation:** $130k–$165k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-09
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quindar/a15e328f-5270-4f18-ae2e-fe92ac8276f5

## Job description

Quindar builds modern, cloud-native satellite mission operations software with a simple mission: to operate satellites like servers. Our platform replaces fragmented, legacy ground systems with an integrated, automation-driven approach that brings modern software velocity to space operations. We're a small, fast-moving team with deep aerospace and software roots, energized by big challenges and motivated by the impact we have on real missions in this next chapter of the Space Age. If you want to work with sharp, ambitious people who push boundaries, move quickly, and are excited to take space operations to the next level, Quindar is the place to do it.

## What You'll Be Doing

Quindar is building and operating classified environments to support mission partners across the U.S. government. We are seeking an IT Infrastructure Engineer to own the systems that keep those environments secure, reliable, and ready for mission operations. This is a broad, hands-on infrastructure role. You will administer Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and Windows Server systems, Kubernetes environments, virtualized infrastructure, storage, backups, and core network services. Working closely with our ISSM, Facility Security Officer, and engineering teams, you will implement security controls, support accreditation activities, and maintain compliant operations in classified spaces. You Will:

- Deploy, configure, patch, harden, and troubleshoot RHEL and Windows Server systems.
- Build and maintain virtualization, Kubernetes, storage, backup, and recovery systems for mission-critical workloads.
- Manage access controls, monitor system health, review logs, and remediate vulnerabilities.
- Support security assessments, accreditation documentation, remediation plans, and continuous monitoring.
- Automate repeatable administration tasks and improve alerting and operational procedures.
- Diagnose issues across servers, storage, networking, and applications, including occasional scheduled maintenance or after-hours support.

## Qualifications

Required

- 5+ years of experience administering IT infrastructure in an enterprise or government environment.
- Current, active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with the ability to maintain it.
- Strong hands-on experience with RHEL, including installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting, and security hardening.
- Experience administering Windows Server and Kubernetes environments.
- Experience operating virtualized infrastructure, enterprise storage, and backup and recovery systems.
- Experience applying security and compliance requirements in a classified environment.
- Familiarity with applicable Risk Management Framework processes, NIST security controls, and DISA STIGs.
- Working knowledge of networking, identity and access management, monitoring, and incident response.
- Ability to document systems clearly, resolve problems independently, and own infrastructure from deployment through ongoing operations.

## Preferred

- Eligibility for SCI access or experience supporting systems in a SCIF.
- Experience designing infrastructure for high availability and tested recovery.
- Experience automating infrastructure administration and configuration.
- Familiarity with classified network connectivity and the operational requirements of SIPRNet or JWICS.
- Experience preparing accreditation evidence, remediating findings, and supporting audits or inspections. What Success Looks Like
- Classified infrastructure is secure, reliable, documented, and ready to support mission operations.
- Servers and Kubernetes environments are consistently configured, patched, monitored, and maintained.
- Virtualization, storage, and backup systems meet workload needs, with recovery procedures that have been tested.
- Security findings are addressed promptly, and compliance evidence is easy to produce.
- Engineers and mission operators can depend on the infrastructure and get fast help when issues arise.

ITAR Requirements

- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

## Why You'll Love Working at Quindar

- We work in a cutting-edge industry, and you'll be part of a small team with a direct impact on our customers' space missions.
- We take work-life balance seriously. We require employees to take 15 days off, provide unlimited PTO, and observe most U.S. federal holidays.
- We provide quarterly health and wellness benefits, comprehensive health insurance with 100% coverage for employees and a 4% 401(k) match.
- Each year, we gather for a four-day company offsite. Previous locations include San Francisco, Nashville, Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans, San Diego, Bozeman, and New York City.
- Our culture and company are evolving. You'll help shape what comes next.

## About Quindar

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Quindar provides a cloud-native, automation-first mission management platform that enables satellite operators to monitor, control, and automate spacecraft operations at scale.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Seed stage)
- **Headquarters**: Arvada, Colorado, United States
- **Founded**: 2022
- **Founders**: Nate Hamet (CEO), Zach Meza (Head of Engineering & Co-Founder), Shaishav Parekh (Co-Founder), Sandilya Bhagavathula (Co-Founder), David Lawrence (Co-Founder & Head of Strategy)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Space Technology / Satellite Operations / Aerospace & Defense
- **Target customers**: Commercial satellite operators, government space agencies (e.g., NASA), defense organizations, and constellation operators (B2B, Enterprise, Government)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Satellites are flying servers in space, we provide the ground software to keep them up and running." The company aims to democratize space by providing the IT infrastructure for satellite operations, allowing customers to focus on their mission.

## Products & Services
- **Quindar Mission Management Platform**: A cloud-hosted, one-stop-shop for spacecraft analysis, test, and operations. It provides a Common Operating Picture (COP) for multi-mission awareness, system-of-systems integration, and automation. Key features include:
    - **Automation-First Operations**: Allows a single engineer to operate hundreds of satellites.
    - **Common Operating Picture**: Unifies visibility and control across spacecraft, payloads, and ground systems.
    - **System-of-Systems Integration**: Integrates with existing satellite architectures (e.g., AWS, Atlas antennas, KSAT) without forcing replacement.
    - **Resiliency**: Adapts to disruptions across spacecraft, networks, and ground infrastructure.
    - **Open Architecture (MOSA)**: Built on modular, standards-based principles for vendor independence.
    - **Security**: Built on AWS GovCloud with FedRAMP and NIST security controls.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding of **$8.8M** across 6 rounds (Seed, Pre-Seed, Grants). Annual Revenue estimated at **$3.2M**.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**:
    - **Booz Allen Ventures** (strategic investment in July 2024)
    - **FUSE** (led the $6M Seed round in January 2024)
    - **KSAT** (Kongsberg Satellite Services) – partnership for antenna network integration
    - **Y Combinator** (Summer 2022 batch)
    - **Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)**
    - **Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade**
- **Growth Signals**:
    - **Headcount**: 45 employees (+68.8% YoY growth)
    - **LinkedIn Followers**: 4,517 (+57% YoY)
    - **Active Job Postings**: 30 (+650% YoY growth in postings)
    - **Recent News**: Booz Allen Ventures investment (2024), $6M Seed extension (2024), partnership with KSAT (2024)
    - **Talent Sources**: Strong hiring from Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Sierra Space, Capella Space, and Metrea Orbital Effects.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Founding Team Expertise**: Founded by six former OneWeb engineers who built the software platform operating the second-largest satellite constellation in orbit. They have deep, first-hand experience with the pain points of legacy ground systems.
- **Cloud-Native & Automation-First**: Unlike legacy COTS products built 20+ years ago, Quindar is a modern, web-native SaaS platform designed for scale (hundreds of satellites per operator).
- **Vendor Independence**: The platform integrates with existing hardware and software (antennas, satellites, ground systems) without requiring replacement, reducing customer lock-in and migration risk.
- **Government & Defense Trust**: Already trusted by government and defense organizations, with a focus on FedRAMP and NIST security controls, positioning it well for the growing defense space market.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling the Platform**: Continuing to build out automation and AI tools for spacecraft management (e.g., AI-driven anomaly detection).
- **Government & Defense Expansion**: Deepening relationships with US government and defense agencies, as evidenced by the Booz Allen investment and dedicated business development roles.
- **Partnership Ecosystem**: Expanding integrations with antenna networks (KSAT, Atlas) and cloud providers (AWS) to offer a more complete, turnkey solution.
- **Talent Acquisition**: Aggressively hiring across engineering, product, and business development to support rapid growth.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Mission**: A fast-paced, engineering-driven startup founded by operators who "lived the pain" of satellite operations. The mission is to democratize space and make satellite operations as reliable as cloud computing.
- **Growth Trajectory**: The company is in a high-growth phase (68% headcount growth, 650% job posting growth YoY), offering significant career advancement opportunities.
- **Remote/Hybrid Policy**: The company has a presence in Arvada, CO, and Irvine, CA, and appears to support remote work (job postings list multiple US locations). The Y Combinator profile lists "Irvine, CA, US / Arvada, CO, US" as locations.
- **Engineering Culture**: Described as "automation first" and "mission ready." The team is composed of engineers from top aerospace and tech companies (OneWeb, Lockheed Martin, Boeing). The tech stack is modern (cloud-native, AWS GovCloud).
- **Notable Perks**: Working on cutting-edge space technology with a direct impact on national security and commercial space infrastructure. The company is backed by top-tier investors (Y Combinator, Booz Allen).

## Sources
1. [quindar.space](https://quindar.space/)
2. [quindar.space/about-us](https://quindar.space/about-us/)
3. [linkedin.com/company/quindarspace](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quindarspace)
4. [ycombinator.com/companies/quindar](https://www.ycombinator.com/companies/quindar)
5. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/quindar](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/quindar)
6. [spacenews.com](https://spacenews.com/quindar-raises-6-million-for-automation-of-satellite-constellation-operations/)
7. [spacenews.com](https://spacenews.com/booz-allen-ventures-invests-in-space-tech-startup-quindar/)

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