Systems Administrator

Systems Administrator

Location: This position is 100% on-site

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain an 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 Systems Administrator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. This role will be to help support the IT demands of the team including working directly with the team members to solve problems, maintaining the teams IT infrastructure including some classified systems, and supporting a variety of programs that are not supported by the central IT organization. This position is a combination of Linux Systems Administration and Windows Systems Administration. The role will be approximately 65% Linux and 35% Windows. Candidates should have significant Linux experience. This role needs a well rounded Systems Administrator.

Must Have

• Certification: CompTIA Security+ Certification
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years - Desktop and Server Support (installation, patching, auditing, configuration, security, AD, etc.)
• 5 years - Operating System (OS) platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows)
• 5 years - Configure, troubleshoot, and maintain desktop and server-grade hardware
• 5 years - Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and
• 5 years - Powershell and Ansible (or other programming languages)
• 5 years - Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.
• 5 years - Diagnose and Troubleshoot Issues
• 5 years - Linux system administration (RedHat + Ubuntu)
• 5 years - MS Active Directory, LDAP
• 5 years - Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data
• 5 years - Systems Administration
• 5 years - Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)

Nice to Have

• Software Tools
• Ansible
• Macintosh and iOS platform(s)
• Real Time Kernels
• Red Hat Satellite to support Linux systems
  

The individual will be part of a team who provide installation, configuration, maintenance, repair, and upgrades of computer workstations, servers, and network infrastructure. The individual will also manage and maintain the Group’s stock of computer/IT supplies and spares. The individual will also be responsible for providing direct-end user support in a mixed OS environment which includes imaging, software installs, printer maintenance and general troubleshooting. The individual’s responsibilities include off-loading and expediting the Group’s support requests from the Information Services helpdesk. The individual will also be responsible for complying with the security policies set forth by the Information Security Services Department.

• Domains: IT Infrastructure, networking, system architecture design, system configuration management, system troubleshooting and database management.
• Responsible for management, administration, and support of all MIT/LL IT systems and infrastructure for the group
• Responsible for configuring and maintaining (physical and virtual) servers and researcher workstations in a secure (RMF/CMMC), compliant and documented manner.
• Support additional technologies as they are adopted by the Laboratory.
• Responsible for vulnerability remediation on secure and unclassified Laboratory 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, Solaris, etc.
• Perform all related duties as assigned.

Required Technical Skills:

• Operating Systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Ubuntu Linux, Mac OSX, Windows, VMware/ESX
• Hardware: Dell, Juniper switches
• Software/applications: Active Directory, LDAP, Kerberos, Splunk, SQL, VMware (vCenter/ESXI/vSAN), Github, Gitlab, NoMachine, RDP, Yum/DNF/RPM
• Networking applications and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, SSH, FTP, DHCP and
• Programming Languages: Python, Ansible, Shell Scripting, PowerShell.
• Skilled at centralized authentication (SSSD, IDM, Active Directory) including centralized sudo administration via IDM and smart card & GSSAPI support
• CompTIA Security+ - they will review a candidate without a current Security+ certificate as long as the person is willing to obtain one within the first 6 months at their own expense or the expense of the supplier.

Nice to have:

• Linux Real Time Kernel support
• 3rd party Linux driver support, udev and DKMS
• Juniper JunOS
• Ansible
• RedHat Satellite
• Certification(s) in one or more of the following disciplines: Microsoft certifications, 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.
• It is desirable that higher level candidates within this category possess management or supervisory experience.
• Adhere to Laboratory policies and procedures

Education Requirements:

• Degree in one of the following disciplines: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, or a related technical discipline or comparable experience.

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 should expect to be onsite 5 days/wk

Clearance Level: Interim clearance acceptable for start

Interview process: Initial phone/zoom screening, second round IN PERSON interview with the managers and broader team.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.