Red Hat Systems Administrator

Clearance Level: Secret

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 Red Hat Systems Administrator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The group is in need of a talented Senior Linux Systems Administrator to support a mid-sized RedHat Linux environment with enterprise-level requirements. The candidates should be experienced in current Linux environments and have a strong understanding of system/network architecture and design.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Full CoVid vaccination
• 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.)
• Reside within 100 miles of Lexington, Massachusetts.

What You’ll Do:

The Systems Administrator is responsible for performing systems administration on Red Hat 7/8 servers, Red Hat Identity Management (IdM), Red Hat Ansible Automation, and occasional Windows desktop and server. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate experience in server performance optimization, cyber security, OS and application patching, McAfee suite, scripting, storage, and disaster recovery.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Major in Computer Science
• 3 years of Scripting and Task Automation (e.g. server installation, patch management, configuration)
• 1 year of Raritan KVM
• 3 years of Linux Kernel Networking
  
• 1 year of PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication, and PIV Technologies
• 3 years of Full Software Lifecycle Automation and Testing Tools
• 3 years of GitLab
  
• 3 years Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities
• 5 years Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp
• 5 years of Linux OS and scripting
• 3 years of MS Active Directory, LDAP
• 3 years of Red Hat 6/7/8 Linux Development Environment
• 3 years of Red Hat Identity Management (IdM) or Free IPA Server
• 3 years of Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data
• 5 years of System Administration
• 3 years of UNIX platform, OSX, Cisco IOS
• 1 year of Virtualization Technologies
• 1 year of Virtualization Technologies to include VM management, Snapshots, SANs, and iSCSI Storage Systems

Working Knowledge of the Following:

• Strong knowledge of Red Hat 7/8 Linux
  
• Strong experience in scripting languages such as bash, python, or similar
  
• Experience in setting up and deploying network services (e.g. GitLab/GitHub, Apache Web Server, NFS server)
  
• Centralized account management (experience with Red Hat Identity Management or Free IPA server is a plus)
  
• Possess or have the ability to obtain security-relevant certifications within 6 months (e.g. Security+, Linux+, or equivalent)
  
• Qualified candidates should be experienced in current Linux environments and have a strong understanding of system/network architecture and design.

And These Skills are a Bonus:

• Applied understanding of system hardening (experience with DoD system hardening guidelines is preferred, but not required)
  

Our interview process is designed to let you get to know us as much as for us to get to know you!

1. You’ll meet with someone from our Recruiting team so we can learn more about you and answer some of your questions.
2. You’ll meet with the Hiring Manager to learn more about the team, the role, and get to tell us more about what you’d bring to the team
3. 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. Candidate should expect to be onsite 4-5 days a week. Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts.

Travel: Mainly domestic but possible international travel.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.