Systems Administrator Clearance: None 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 Systems Administrator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The group specializes in the rapid design and prototyping of innovative electro-optic systems that address challenges facing the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, NASA, and other U.S. government entities. The group maintains broad expertise in satellite systems, electro-optical and infrared sensors, charge-coupled devices, electronics, image processing, and low–size/weight/power optical communications systems. The vertically integrated group leverages this core expertise to architect, design, prototype, and deploy hardware and software systems in support of mission needs. Emphasis is on working closely with end users to develop enabling concepts, then building and fielding integrated systems on responsive timelines. The group seeks self-motivated engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary skill sets and a passion for prototyping systems that address critical national needs. There are a few requirements for the position: Must be a U.S Citizen (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 commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts.
What You'll Do: The group seeks an IT professional to join a small team supporting the growing information technology needs of a roughly 50-person group. The group requires a self-starting, mission-focused person to support a broad range of IT needs. The successful candidate will work with developers and researchers to adopt modern IT tools and processes such as GitLab CI/CD pipelines into the development workflow, and will also participate with the IT team in administering the large number of virtual and physical compute and storage systems in accordance with the laboratory and Government standards. What You'll Bring: 5 years of Running/maintaining databases/data stores (e.g., MySQL, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch)
5 years of Virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman)
5 years of Linux system administration (RedHat Ubuntu)
5 years of Windows system administration
Working Knowledge of the Following: Expertise in Linux system administration (RedHat Ubuntu)
Expertise with Windows system administration
Expertise in virtualization and containerization (e.g., VMware, Docker, Kubernetes, Podman)
Experience with running/maintaining databases/data stores (e.g., MySQL, InfluxDB, Elasticsearch)
And These Skills are a Bonus: Prior experience with IT system security compliance (NIST, PCI, HIPPA, CMMC)
MacOS system administration
Working knowledge of DevOps tools and pipelines
Computer networking
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
Strong understanding of DoD RMF and STIG process
Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you! You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, and the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
You’ll meet team members who will be your peers to help you get a feel for a “real day in the life” at Self.
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.
By 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: Lexington, MA Work Schedule: This position is HYBRID. The individual will be required to be onsite at least 3 days a week as required by the demands of the role. Candidates are expected to be local at the time of the start of the assignment. Final schedule TBD by hiring manager. Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts. Travel: None Clearance: An interim clearance is sufficient for the start of this position. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.