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 opportunity. Must be US Citizen 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 focuses on the techniques, operational concepts, and advanced sensor systems that are needed to obtain timely and predictive information about space objects. IT support is needed to ensure the success of our mission critical operations and the development of our sensor systems.
A Systems Administrator will be apart of a team responsible for upgrades, maintenance and operations of three high-power radar systems including the recently upgraded Haystack Ultra-wideband Satellite Imaging Radar (HUSIR). Must Have
* Clearance Level: Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
* 3 years Security plans (i.e. RMF), procedures, and compliance with DoD directive 8140
* 3 years Troubleshooting hardware and software issues
* 3 years Troubleshooting network issues
* 3 years Scripting and Task Automation
* 3 years Linux Environment
* 5 years Systems Administration
* 3 years System Documentation Nice to Have
* Enterprise hardware & software applications (VMWare ESX, Cisco/Juniper, NetAPP, Networker, Ansible))
* Mission Critical Environments
* Programming Languages (e.g., Perl, Python, C/C++) Responsibilities include but not limited to:
* Specify, design, implement, and test network and computer system configurations and upgrades in consultation with the staff
* Develop, coordinate, and implement network security plans and measures in accordance with government and org policies
* Identify system performance issues and assess user needs to recommend specific changes and upgrades Perform data backups and recoveries; assist staff with computer and network problems and tasks
* Research and recommend commercial hardware and software products to meet project and group requirements
* Order hardware and software products
* Renew software licenses to ensure continuity of service
* Interact with vendors, org personnel, Security, and other system administrators to coordinate procurements, installations, upgrades, and other services. Must Have:
* Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision are required.
* Must be team-oriented, be able to create documentation on systems to satisfy certification, technical staff, and end user needs.
* Ability to diagnose and resolve hardware, software, and networking problems is required.
* Experience working in a Linux environment
* Systems Administration
* Basic scripting experience
* Experience with security plans (i.e. Risk Management Framework), procedures, and compliance with DoD directive 8140 is highly desired. Nice to Have:
* Work experience in mission critical environments is highly desirable.
* Desired skill sets include enterprise level hardware and software applications like VMWare ESX, NetAPP, Networker, Nagios, and Ansible.
* Some working knowledge of programming languages such as Perl, python, C/C++, and scripting language 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,…