Systems Administrator (Virtual)

Clearance: 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 Systems Administrator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The team is responsible for desktop and server infrastructure. These services include support for facility-managed operating systems, enterprise backup, software distribution, and application offerings. The team also manages the facility’s central directory and authentication systems, as well as email, mobile, and desktop web conferencing solutions.

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 100 miles of Lexington, Massachusetts.

What You'll Bring:

• Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 5 years of VMware core components (storage and networking)
• 5 years of VMware Horizon Client Configuration Dell (Thin Clients, ThinOS, and/or Dell Wyse Management Suite)
  
• 5 years of Network Experience (e.g. routing, switching, and TCP/IP protocol)
• 5 years of Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.
  
• 5 years of VMware Administration (ESX, ESXi/vSphere, vCenter, vMotion, DRS, etc.)
• 5 years of Active Directory Administration and GPOs

Working Knowledge of the Following:

• Demonstrated expertise with the VMware Horizon View environment including Connection Servers, Desktop Pools, vCenter, and thin/zero clients, including but not limited to:
  \- Using VMware's Dynamic Environment Manager (DEM) for user profile management--- - Using App Volumes to Virtualize Applications
  \- knowledge of ESX cluster running on a Cisco HX HCI cluster
  \- Expert ability to install, configure, optimize, and maintain VMware Horizon View
• Experience configuring the VMware Horizon Client, Dell Thin Clients, ThinOS, and/or Dell Wyse Management Suite
• Expert hands-on administration experience with VMware tools including ESX, ESXi/vSphere, vCenter, vMotion, DRS, and other virtualization technologies and concepts.
• The ability to work with vendors (VMware, Cisco, Dell) to set expectations, address issues, and resolve them in a timely manner.
• Possesses a deep understanding of VMware core components and their relation to storage and networking, and is proficient in data center design methodologies.]
• Strong fundamental knowledge with Active Directory Administration, GPOs
• Strong overall network skills (e.g. routing, switching, and TCP/IP protocol)
• Strong scripting experience as well as experience with task automation (Powershell)
• Strong foundational skills in organizing and managing technical projects
• Ability to work independently toward delivery of goals as well as collaborate in team efforts
• Demonstrate the ability to learn new technologies and disciplines quickly
• Ability to document processes and procedures.
• Ability to coordinate efforts with other technology teams including Desktop Engineering, Networking, and Client Services.
• Excellent customer service skills and exceptional customer-facing skills are required
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

And These Skills are a Bonus:

• VMWare Certifications
• Experience with VDI Assessment Tools such as Liquidware Stratusphere
• Desktop as a Service experience
• Application virtualization
  

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: This position is VIRTUAL. The candidate can work remotely but they MUST live within 100 miles of Lexington so that they can come into the Lab if necessary for the needs of the program. The onsite work will NOT be regular.

Travel: None

Clearance: Candidates should have an active clearance (secret/top secret, etc.) in order to be considered for this position due to the nature of the work being done.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.