Systems Administrator

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Top Secret/SCI Clearance to be considered for this opportunity due to the nature of the work.

Location: 100% on-site due to the nature of the work. Must live within 100 miles from Lexington, MA

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 seeking a System Administrator to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Systems Administrator will join a highly collaborative team supporting one of the largest and fastest-growing classified computing environments. This infrastructure enables critical national security missions and supports a diverse community of engineers, researchers, and operational users.

In this role, you will administer and enhance a modern multi-platform environment that includes Windows and Linux systems, VMware virtualization, enterprise storage, Active Directory, networking infrastructure, and cybersecurity technologies. You'll solve complex technical challenges, influence infrastructure architecture decisions, and help scale a mission‑critical environment supporting high‑impact national security programs.
The ideal candidate is a technically curious problem solver who enjoys working across multiple technologies, collaborating with cross‑functional teams, and delivering reliable, secure solutions in a classified environment. Working in a close‑knit team, the candidate will have an opportunity to become a subject‑matter expert in key areas that serve the environment.

• Certification:
  
  Security+ certification (or the ability to obtain within 6 months of employment)
• Clearance Level: Currently holds a Top Secret/SCI clearance
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Strong Verbal and Written Communication
• 4 years
  - Deploying & securing Windows/Linux (OS imaging, disk encryption, & endpoint management technologies)
• 4 years
  - Experience working in a classified environment
• 4 years - TCP/IP, DNS, and networking fundamentals
• 4 years
  - Group Policy
• 4 years
  - Active Directory
• 4 years
  - Supporting Windows and Linux operating systems in classified or highly secure environments
• 4 years
  - Systems Administration
• 4 years
  - Diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking problems

• Mission Critical Environments
• Configuring and maintain Cisco network equipment
• Developing automation solutions using Power Shell, Bash, Python, or similar scripting
• Familiarity with RMF, associated frameworks and guidance (e.g., JSIG, ICD-503, CNSSI 1253)
• Securing networks and systems utilizing DISA STIGs and/or SRGs
• Experience with VMware and vCenter

• Administer, maintain, and enhance a secure air‑gapped computing environment supporting mission‑critical users and applications.
• Maintain and deploy workstations running Windows and Red Hat Linux.
• Assist with administration of virtual and physical servers running Windows Server, Red Hat Linux, and VMWare.
• Maintain compliance through regular patching and STIG/SCAP hardening.
• Troubleshoot performance issues and recommend system upgrades.
• Collaborate with vendors, security, and internal teams on procurements, installations, and upgrades.
• Manage data backups, recoveries, and license renewals.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process…