Systems Administrator

Job Description

Job Description

Systems Administrator

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance or higher to be considered for this role. Must be US Citizen

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 looking for a highly skilled System Administrator to support one of the nation's leading defense research organizations. A skilled systems administrator with collateral experience is critical to ensuring secure, reliable operations across interconnected environments, particularly where systems must meet strict compliance and security requirements. This blend of expertise enables effective management of infrastructure while safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining operational continuity.

Linux Systems Administrator Job Functions:

• Looking for a Linux Systems Administrator with approximately 8 years of Linux administration experience (slightly more junior or senior is acceptable)
• Responsible for management, administration, and support org IT systems' infrastructure in org.
• Support additional technologies as they are adopted by the org.
• Responsible for vulnerability remediation on secure and unclassified org systems. Address Category 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, Solaris, etc.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

Required Technical Skills:

• Operating Systems: RedHat Enterprise Linux, VMware
• Hardware: Dell
• Software/applications: RedHat IDM, McAfee; Enterprise Central Logging, LDAP, Java, Splunk, SQL/VMware vCenter/ESXI/vSAN,Github.
• Networking applications and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, SSH, FTP and
• Programming Languages: Ansible, Shell Scripting, PowerShell.
• Skilled at centralized authentication (SSSD, IDM, Active Directory) and centralized sudo administration via IDM
• Responsible for configuring and maintaining (physical and virtual) servers and researcher workstations
• Experience managing classified IT systems, STIGs, SCAPS, RMF
• Must have prior experience working in sensitive / collateral operations
• Security+ certification

Preferred Skills/Certifications:

• Linux RealTime Kernel support experience is a bonus
• Certification(s) in one or more of the following disciplines: Solaris administration, Red Hat, VMWare, Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP); Linux Professional Institute Certification.

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

Applicable Education and Professional Accreditation:

• Degree in one of the following disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related technical discipline
• Secret clearance or above is required for the start of the assignment.

Must Have

• Certification: CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.
• DoD STIG?s and SCAP
• Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities
• Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp
• MS Active Directory, LDAP
• Redhat Enterprise Linux 7 & 8
• SCCM, and Active Directory
• Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing
• UNIX platform, OSX, Cisco IOS
• Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)
• Windows Patch Management
• Windows Server Platform

Nice to Have

• Real Time Linux Kernels, Tuning and Performance Analysis

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.

Work Location: Candidate will need to be 100% onsite from the first day of assignment. There may be some flexibility down the road for some partial remote work, but it is dependent upon the nature of the projects being worked on.

Interview Process: will start with an initial zoom screen and then a second round IN PERSON interview with a wider group audience. In person interview is required for this role so local candidates only.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.