Job Description

System Administrator

Clearance Level: Must be US Citizen and able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

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.

Aquila Technology is seeking a System Administrator  to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The team is seeking a System Administrator to expand and maintain a heterogeneous network of Linux, Windows, OSX, VMware platforms and computer-driven test equipment in support of research into cyber system assessments. A key function of a Systems Administrator role is to serve as a technology consultant to research staff and project teams. Primary area of expertise for this role will be the Ubuntu operating system.

 

Must Have:

• 6 years Scripting and Task Automation (e.g. server installation, patch management, configuration)
• 3 years Support of DevSecOps environments.
• 3 years Understanding of virtualization, networking, and storage concepts
• 3 years Hardware: Intel/AMD, Dell
• 3 years Configuration of network switches
• 3 years Experience with Layer 2 networking protocols (e.g. VLAN)
• 6 years Ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly
• Excellent Problem Solving
• Strong customer service skills and communication
• Strong team communication
• 6 years Ansible
• 3 years DevSecOps environments (Github, Jfrog, Jenkins, GitLab, Fortify, Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
• 3 years Virtualization and containerization (e.g., VmWare, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman)
• 6 years Configure storage for Linux systems (LVM, file systems, RAID, storage encryption, SAN, NAS and NFS)
• 6 years Ubuntu Systems Administration experience
• 3 years System Documentation

Nice to Have:

• Air-Gapped Networks
• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• IT system security compliance (NIST, PCI, HIPPA, CMMC)
• Configuring and maintaining Firewall/VPN configurations
• DoD STIG's and SCAP
• Familiarity with JIRA / Confluence
• Active Directory Administration and GPOs
• RHEL
• Windows system administration

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: Interim clearance is acceptable for start of assignment
Work Location: Onsite – Candidates should expect to be onsite five days per week initially. Once up to speed, there may be flexibility for up to one day of remote work per week.
Interview Process: Initial phone or zoom interview, then an in person interview with a wider audience. Preference is for an in person for the second round but they group would consider doing a zoom for someone that is moving the MA area upon start but is not currently local.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Tags

Full time, Interim role, Local area, Work from home, 2 days per week

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