Linux System Administrator

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Aquila Technology

Linux System Administrator

Cambridge, MA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Title: Classified Systems Administrator (Linux)

    Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
    Location:Cambridge, MA
    Employment Type: Full-Time

    We are seeking a Classified Systems Administrator with a strong Linux background to support, manage, and deploy mission-critical applications within a classified environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering Linux operating systems and supporting engineering, collaboration, and configuration management tools in secure, compliance-driven environments.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Administer, maintain, and support classified Linux-based systems in accordance with DoD and organizational security requirements
    • Install, configure, deploy, and manage enterprise applications, including:
    • IBM DOORS
    • GitLab
    • TeamWorkCloud
    • Windchill
    • Confluence
    • Jira
    • Creo

    Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting for Linux environments:

    • Support system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance (STIGs, RMF, audit readiness)
    • Coordinate with cybersecurity, engineering, and system owner teams to ensure systems are operating securely and efficiently
    • Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and operational procedures
    • Support backup, recovery, and continuity of operations efforts
    • Provide technical support and issue resolution in a classified setting
    • Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments as required

    Required Qualifications:

    • Active Secret Clearance (required at time of hire)
    • Strong experience administering Linux systems in classified or secure environments
    • Demonstrated experience managing and deploying enterprise applications such as:
    • IBM DOORS
    • GitLab
    • TeamWorkCloud
    • Windchill
    • Confluence
    • Jira
    • Creo

    Experience with the following operating systems:

    • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, 8, and 9
    • Ubuntu
    • Oracle Linux
    • Familiarity with system security best practices and compliance requirements
    • Ability to troubleshoot complex system and application issues
    • Strong documentation and communication skills

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Experience supporting engineering or PLM environments
    • Familiarity with DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines in classified environments
    • Knowledge of DoD security frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs)
    • Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)

    Work Environment:

    • On-site support in a classified facility
    • Work performed in accordance with security and access control requirements

    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.
    • 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.

    We are an Equal Opportunity Employer