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Linux Systems Administrator Location: This position is ONSITE. MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA. Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an Interim/Active Secret Clearance- Must Be US Citizen to apply At Aquila Technology, you will see our team's passion every day, whether we are building a robust, policy-compliant IT system or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. To own the advantage, we ensure our team owns results and gets the work done right the first time by deploying smart, purposeful solutions that work. Aquila is the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes. We call this the Aquila Advantage. About the Role: Aquila Technology is seeking a Linux Systems Administrator t o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The team is in need of 2 Linux System Administrators to support the development of new technologies that enable worldwide networked operations for the military and other government agencies. The team addresses the needs of next-generation satellite, airborne, and terrestrial networks using its core expertise in radio frequency (RF), fiber and free-space optics, cyber security, network protocols and services, information operations, communications processing, and speech and language technologies. The team is extensively involved in field experimentation and measurement campaigns to verify algorithms and architectural concepts in operational environments. Must Have * Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree * Clearance Level: Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance) * 3 years - Hardware: Dell, SuperMicro, Cisco, Apple, Intel/AMD. * 3 years - Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S. * 3 years - Powershell and Ansible (or other programming languages) * 3 years - Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities * 3 years - Enterprise Backup Solutions * 6 years - Redhat Linux Systems Administration * 3 years - Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data * 3 years - Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration) Nice to Have * Currently holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance * Programming * Python Programming/Scripting * Systems * Real Time Linux Kernels, Tuning and Performance Analysis Linux systems administrator with some Solaris experience. * Domains: IT Infrastructure, Networking, system architecture design, system configuration management, system troubleshooting * Responsible for management, administration, and support of all organizations IT systems' infrastructure. * Responsible for configuring and maintaining (physical and virtual) servers and researcher workstations in a secure RMF compliant and documented manor. * Support additional technologies as they are adopted by the organization. * Responsible for vulnerability remediation on secure and unclassified organization systems. Addressing Cat 1, 2, 3 issues in a timely manner * Recognizing and troubleshooting issues with developer's machines as they occur across a variety of Operating Systems. Windows, Linux, etc. * Perform all related duties as assigned. Required Technical Skills: * Operating Systems: Red hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu and VMware * Hardware: Dell, TrueNas, NetApp, Palo Alto * Software/applications: RedHat Satellite, Redhat Automation Platform, VMware vCenter/ESXI/vSAN, Github/Gitlab, Nessus/ACAS * Networking applications and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS/DHCP, NTP, SSH, PXE, SNMP * Programming Languages: Ansible, Shell Scripting, PowerShell. Skilled at centralized authentication ( Kerberos, SSSD, IDM, LDAP, Active Directory) Preferred Technical Skills: * Windows and macOS support * Juniper and/or Cisco experience is a plus * Docker and/or Podman is a plus * STIG experience is a plus Non-Technical Skills: * Candidates must be, team oriented, enthusiastic, innovative and motivated self-starters able to work independently, or with a group, to achieve program requirements. * Candidates must possess strong oral and written communications skills, and must be able to present findings/results to internal and external organizations. * Adhere to org policies and procedures * Ability to work with researchers to troubleshoot diverse and custom written applications in a secure environment. Applicable Education and Professional Accreditation: * Degree in one of the following disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related technical discipline * Certification(s) in one or more of the following disciplines: Red Hat, VMWare, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); CompTIA Security+; Linux Professional Institute Certification * Any prior military experience is a plus. They will modify the years of experience or the required Bachelor's Degree if someone has the majority of the technical skills and a military background. Benefits and Perks:
Aquila team members experience the opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, customer-focused, and technically innovative work environment. Aquila strives to deliver the best of the best in technical services to our customers. Candidates that possess a love for technical challenges, a desire to constantly learn, and the desire to establish themselves as critical players within a team will enjoy calling Aquila Technology home. Our Perks Include: PTO - 15 days (vacation/sick) 10 paid holidays - 6 standard (New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas) - 4 floating holidays prorated based on your day of hire: * 1.5 paid days, or 12 hours, for approved volunteer work * 1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employment Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of "B" or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member's Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment. 401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution: * $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s * Fully vested from day one * Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work-related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify. Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) -Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets. Clearance Level: Candidates MUST HAVE an active secret clearance to be submitted to this position. STRONG preference for candidates who has a Top Secret clearance. One of the two openings will require clearing to a TS / SCI level. Please ensure you understand this requirement before applying. Interview Process: Candidates will have an initial zoom screening and then candidates will do a second round interview with a wider audience. An IN PERSON interview for the second round is STRONGLY preferred but they will do Zoom if necessary. Our strong preference is for a local candidate. Work Location: This role is 100% onsite and will be working in closed spaces. Lexington, Ma We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.