Systems Administrator

System Administrator

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance and willing to obtain an SCI. US CITIZENS ONLY

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 Systems Administrator t o join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. Our team is seeking an exceptional and dynamic IT Systems Administrator and Engineer to bolster our team in a blended role. This pivotal position involves the design, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of our unclassified and classified IT systems all while ensuring mission success, compliance, and security.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Must have an Active Top Secret Clearance (Green Cards / Visas do not qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance and obtain an SCI. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles of Lexington, MA

Must Have

• Certification:DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Clearance Level: Must currently holds a Top Secret Clearance
• 3 years - Government Policy/Regulations
• 3 years - Hardening Linux and Windows systems per RMF and DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides
• 3 years - IT Security Policies (NIST/RMF/JSIG)
• 3 years - Hardware
• 3 years - Hardware: Intel/AMD, Dell
• 3 years - Networks
• 3 years - Computer Networking (TCP/IP and UDP/IP communication)
• 3 years - Programming
• 3 years - Powershell and Ansible (or other programming languages)
• Soft Skills: Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• 3 years - Software Tools
• 3 years - Ubuntu/Linux
• 3 years - Systems
• 3 years - MS Active Directory, LDAP
• 3 years - Redhat Linux Systems Administration
• 3 years - Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data
• 3 years - Systems Administration
• 3 years - Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing
• 3 years - Windows Patch Management
• 3 years - Windows Server Administration (SCI classified environment)
• 3 years - Windows Server Platform

Nice to Have

• Certification
• Red Hat Linux Certification

Roles and Responsibilities

• Modernizing Linux build system lifecycle by automating existing processes using infrastructure as code.
• Listening to cyber research staff needs and designing IT systems solutions to meet those needs based on program requirements, security guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Work with a security compliance team to develop creative solutions to meet the needs of users while remaining compliant with government policy.
• Evolve and maintain classified development networks by working to upgrade hardware and software.
• Develop and refine comprehensive system documentation, ensuring the creation of detailed diagrams and standard operating procedures.

Required Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of Linux and Windows Operating systems including administration, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Experience hardening Windows and Linux systems using STIG configurations.
• Experience building and maintaining mixed Windows and Linux networks in isolated environments including setting up Active Directory, file shares, repository mirroring (e.g., APT, PyPI), collaboration services (e.g., Confluence, Jira.)
• Ability to automate several phases of the system's lifecycle including OS installation, security configuration, software installation, patching, and retirement
• Ability to research, diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking problems.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
• Knowledge of automation techniques and infrastructure-as-code approaches for deployment of systems and services with tools such as Ansible, PowerShell, MDT/SCCM/Intune.
• Ability to troubleshoot common network and firewall issues with systems on corporate networks.
• Knowledge of setting up and running small networks (configuring Juniper/Cisco IOS for switching, routing, VLANs, etc.)
• Competency deploying containerized applications in standalone and cloud environments (Docker and Podman)
• Strong communication and documentation skills
• Ability to resolve security vulnerabilities and work on hardening systems to organizational and applicable DoD policies such as STIG and CMMC
• Proficiency in implementing security best practices for encryption for data-at-rest and data-in-transit
• Create documentation on IT systems and procedures to satisfy certification, technical staff, and end users.
• Knowledge of physical and virtual network hardware and software component configurations.
• Managing systems with RedHat Satellite and Canonical Landscape
• Experience with local and server-based virtualization technologies (e.g., VMWare ESX, vSphere, etc.)
• Experience installing, configuring and operating network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, SAMBA, AD.
• Conduct network, system, and application vulnerability scanning, configuration assessment, and remediation.
• Excellent customer service skills and communication skills
• Strong linux command line skills
• Ability to respond quickly and professionally to all types of users and all types of user requests, always with a positive attitude and demeanor.
• Willingness to help out with Desktop support issues.
• DOD 8570 IAT Level 2 baseline certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months

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, job-related tuition, certification, or professional conferences
• 401K with Fidelity 100% immediate vesting; Plan eligibility begins 90 days following the date of hire. Aquila matches 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
• Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
• Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) Allowance Reimbursed up to $1500 for the purchase of a qualified technology device. Eligible after 90 days of employment, and benefit renews every three years.

Clearance Level: Candidates must possess an Active Top Secret Clearance to be considered for this position. Selected candidates will be submitted for SCI access (candidates must be comfortable with this) . MUST BE US CITIZEN

Work Location: This role is 100% onsite in Lexington, MA due to the nature of the work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.