Application Administrator / Engineer

Application Engineer/Administrator 

Clearance Level: Must have Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret preferred) - Must be US Citizen

Position Overview

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 is seeking a Application Engineer/Administrator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. We are seeking a highly skilled Application Engineer/Administrator to manage, deploy, and maintain a suite of engineering and development tools critical to our mission. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with several of the following applications and the ability to collaborate closely with engineering teams to support onboarding and day-to-day operations.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen- Authorized to Work in the US - Must have an Active Secret Clearance Top Secret Clearance is preferred (Green Cards / Visas DO NOT qualify)
• Willingness to undergo a comprehensive background investigation and maintain a personal security clearance. (Aquila would sponsor you for the security clearance.)
• Must be within 100 miles from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Required:

• Active Secret Clearance (Top Secret preferred).
• Hands-on experience managing and supporting at least a few of the following tools: GitLab, IBM DOORS, Mathematica, Ansys, IRIS, NoMagic Teamwork Cloud, Anchore, Nexus.
• Proven ability to deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise applications in secure environments.
• Strong understanding of Linux/Windows server environments and networking fundamentals.

• Application Management & Deployment
• Install, configure, and maintain engineering and development applications, including:
• GitLab
• IBM DOORS
• Mathematica
• Ansys
• IRIS
• NoMagic Teamwork Cloud
• Anchore
• Nexus Repository Manager
• Support upgrades, patching, and system integrations to ensure optimal performance and security.
• Engineering Support
• Partner with engineering teams to onboard users, manage access controls, and provide technical guidance.
• Troubleshoot application issues, resolve performance problems, and implement best practices.
• Maintenance & Security
• Perform routine system monitoring, backup, and recovery.
• Maintain compliance with cybersecurity standards and organizational policies.

• Experience with full lifecycle application management, including upgrades and integrations.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud-based environments.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with engineering and IT teams.

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.

• 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.

Location: Cambridge, MA
Clearance: Secret Clearance required (Top Secret preferred)
Employment Type: Full-Time

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.