Network 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 Network Administrator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The group maintains and operates an airborne network wireless testbed in support of network research into tactical wireless communication systems. The testbed is composed of COTS switches, routers, and workstations integrated with customized or prototype government-furnished devices. The infrastructure is distributed across several locations and includes aircraft and mobile ground assets.

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.)
• Reside within 100 miles of Lexington, Massachusetts.

What You'll Do:

Assist in the maintenance and evolution of the airborne network wireless testbed. Integrate new devices and networks into the testbed. Maintain configuration control of the test bed network and oversee several secure components of the test infrastructure. Develop network plans and evaluate network protocols for use in the test bed.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5 years of Configuration and Management of CISCO, Juniper and Extreme Hardware
• 5 years of Design and Architecture of Complex Networks
• 5 years of Network Architecture
• 5 years of Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP, and HTTP/S.
• 5 years of Networking experience (routers/switches/firewalls/servers)
• 5 years of SSH Server implementation, Linux Networking Configuration, Host Based Firewall, Web Server
• 5 years of Troubleshoot and Resolve Complex Networking Issues

Working Knowledge of the Following:

• Demonstrated proficiency in configuring and maintaining complex networks (Juniper experience preferred)
  
• Strong Linux networking experience with the native Linux network stack (Quagga, and/or Free Range Routing experience preferred)
  
• Experience automating network configurations using infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g. Ansible) and/or scripting (e.g. Bash, Python)
  
• Demonstrated technical proficiency in network protocol fundamentals and configuration (e.g. DNS, DHCP, routing protocols)
  
• A BS in Computer Science or related field plus 5 years of relevant experience

And These Skills are a Bonus:

• Configuration and management of data center and cloud networks
  
• Operation of SD-WAN and other secure virtual network services over commercial networks
  
• Has experience setting up IP network encryption devices and has experience designing and maintaining networks using DoD tactical wireless radios
  
• Experience configuring and maintaining commercial radios or DoD tactical radio systems, such as Starlink, INMARSAT, PRC-117G, AirCell, 5G, Wi-Fi, Common Data Link, QNT
  
• Served as an ISSO for a complex system or similar experience with classified networks
  

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, and 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: Hybrid model with onsite work being 3-4 days each week. There will be test cycles that require this person to be onsite 100% of the time during the testing. Must be within commutable distance of Lexington, Massachusetts.

Clearance: Interim clearance is sufficient to start, however candidates with an active secret clearance are highly preferred.

Travel: Estimated at 10% (domestic). Travel would be to Florida for a test event.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.