Systems Administrator

System Administrator


Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this opportunity – Must be a US Citizen


Location: Hybrid but must live within 100 miles from Lexington, MA


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 Software Engineer to support one of the nation’s premier defense research organizations. Focus areas include acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, undersea networks, autonomous systems, and advanced signal processing algorithms. The team performs rigorous systems analyses, develops system architectures, and builds prototypes to demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of new concepts, capabilities, and processing techniques. In addition, the team provides undersea domain and technology expertise to inform and motivate novel cross-domain concept development.


Must Have

• Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree


• 5 years – Software


• 5 years – VMWare


• 5 years – Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities


• 5 years – Enterprise Backup Solutions


• 5 years – Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp


• 5 years – Macintosh and iOS platform(s)


• 5 years – MS Active Directory, LDAP


• 5 years – RedHat Linux 8/9


• 5 years – Redhat Linux Systems Administration


• 5 years – SCCM, and Active Directory


• 5 years – Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data


• 5 years – Systems Administration


• 5 years – Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing


• 5 years – Ubuntu Systems Administration experience


• 5 years – UNIX platform, OSX, Cisco IOS


• 5 years – Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)


• 5 years – Virtualization Technologies to include VM management, Snapshots, SANs and iSCSI Storage Systems


• 5 years – VM Ware ESXi and Associated Management Systems


• 5 years – Windows Patch Management


• 5 years -Windows Server Administration (SCI classified environment)


• 5 years – Windows Server Platform

Responsibilities include:

• Administer GNU/Linux desktop/server environments, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Centos distributions


• Administer virtualized networks using VMware and other virtualization technologies. Administer Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh desktop environments, including Win 7 and OS X


• Support installation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of computer and network equipment


• Review and test new hardware and software applications, and make recommendations for purchases


• Design and implement shell scripts and other tools to automate processes and provide needed capabilities to technical staff


• Contribute to projects to improve aspects of the computing and network infrastructure: data storage, backups and recovery, network bandwidth and throughput, application installation and management


• Support design and implement configuration management and monitoring of systems and networks


• Collaborate with other personnel within the organization to enhance technology and support practices


• Maintain regular contact with MIT LL IT and security resources and to rapidly


• reconfigure systems to report and remediate performance and security issues.

Required:

• Operating Systems: UNIX/Linux, Windows, OSX, VMware, Cisco IOS.


• Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp.


• Software/applications: SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook), MS Active Directory, LDAP, Java, Javascript, SQL, BMC Footprints, VMware, SCCM 2012, SCOM 2012, EMC Networker,


• Solarwinds.


• Networking applications and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S.


• Programming Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.


• System auditing, hardening and firewall configurations.

Candidate must be able to demonstrate a proven track record with all of these abilities to be considered:

• Experience installing and deploying VMware ESXi in a clustered environment.


• Experience installing and managing virtual machines with vCenter Server.


• Experience with automated installation and management systems for Linux, ie Kickstart and Satellite


• Experience installing and managing network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, SAMBA


• Experience installing and configuring firewalls, routers and switches Experience managing databases


• Ability to understand and modify moderately complex shell scripts using redirection, pipes, variables, loops, and conditional statements


• Self-motivated, and able to demonstrate an attitude of ownership and a desire to learn


• Effective customer service skills, communication skills, and a positive attitude


• Effective written and verbal communication is essential


• Attention to detail, comprehensive problem and troubleshooting solving skills


• Ability to work well under pressure and within time constraints


• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work


• Ability to work with experienced and junior systems administrators in a collaborative and rapid pace environment

Desired:
Experience with risk management framework (RMF) strongly desired


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 ofsix (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.


Work location: Hybrid — Individual works from home or off-site for a portion of their schedule and within a routinely commutable distance from the Lexington facility. Candidate should expect to be onsite 4 days a week with 1 day remote. *Candidates must be flexible to come onsite as needed. Interview process: Zoom interview with hiring manager. Travel: Estimated at 5% only – domestic. Clearance Level: Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance to be considered for this position – Must be US Citizen


We are an Equal Opportunity Employer