Systems Administrator Security Clearance

Position: Systems Administrator with Security Clearance
Systems Administrator Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this role. 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. Aquila Technology is looking for a highly skilled System Administrator to support one of the nation’s leading defense research organizations. The team is seeking an IT system administrator to work with a team supporting various cutting-edge projects for undersea systems as well as daily operational IT and cybersecurity tasks.

The candidate will support the IT activities for both classified and unclassified processing systems. What You Will Bring:

The candidate must be capable of independently setting personal goals to coordinate and meet the priorities of different projects in a timely manner. This position requires frequent personal interaction with other team members to troubleshoot and solve problems, so effective oral and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must be a motivated self-starter with a strong ability to quickly learn new technologies and techniques on the job.

They should have existing competence in, and be able to demonstrate experience with, the following key technologies:
* Windows, and Linux operating systems in desktop and server environments
* Scripting languages such as Shell, Python, or Perl
* Rackmount and desktop x86-based computer hardware
* Local- and Wide-Area Network design, including firewall and router configuration
* Virtualization platforms such VMware ESX and VMware Workstation
* Storage architectures including RAID, SAN, and NAS
* Must have security+ certification Must Have 2 years of hands-on experience with the following:
* Degree Level: Bachelor’s Degree
* Scripting

Languages:

Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.
* Administering classified Linux systems
* Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities
* Enterprise Backup Solutions
* hands-on experience with Linux administration (RHEL)
* Hardware:
Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, Net App
* MS Active Directory, LDAP
* SCCM, and Active Directory
* Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data
* Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing
* UNIX platform, OSX, Cisco IOS
* Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)
* Virtualization Technologies to include VM management, Snapshots, SANs and iSCSI Storage Systems
* VM Ware ESXi and Associated Management Systems
* Windows Patch Management
* Windows Server Administration (SCI classified environment)
* Windows Server Platform This includes the following responsibilities:
* Installation, configuration, maintenance, and upgrades of computer workstations, servers and network infrastructure
* Installation and maintenance of commercial software
* Handling technical support requests for hardware and software issues
* Automation of the Group’s operational tasks
* Managing and maintaining the Group’s computer/IT supplies and spares
* Specifying and ordering new computer systems and supplies
* Documentation of IT procedures
* Support for security procedures
* IT support for org and field experiments, including field deployments
* General User Desktop support 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…