Job Description

Senior Linux Systems Administrator 

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this position. - 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.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a Senior Linux Systems Administrator   to join our team in supporting one of the country’s premier defense research organizations. The Senior Linux Systems Administrator will be responsible for  performing systems administration on Red Hat 8/9 servers, Red Hat Identity Management (IdM), and Red Hat Ansible Automation. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate experience in server performance optimization, cyber security, OS and application patching, McAfee suite, scripting, storage, and disaster recovery.

There are a few requirements for the position:

• Must be a U.S Citizen - Must have an Active Secret Clearance (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 Have

• Clearance Level: Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
• 5 years - Networks
• 5 years - Networking Applications and Protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and
• 5 years - SSH Server implementation, Linux Networking Configuration, Host Based Firewall, Web Server
• 5 years - Programming
• 5 years - Scripting Experience: Python, Ansible, TCL or Bash
• 5 years - Systems
• 5 years - Configuration of Distributed Environments, including NFS for Storage
• 5 years - Configure and Maintain a Number of Linux Systems Utilizing Scripting Languages and Automation Tools
• 5 years - Diagnose and Troubleshoot Issues
• 5 years - Enterprise Backup Solutions
• 3 years - Linux Patch Management
• 3 years - MS Active Directory, LDAP
• 5 years - Redhat Linux Systems Administration

Nice to Have

• Certification
• Linux+ Certification
• Red Hat Linux Certification
• Security+ Certification
• Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
• Centralized Account Management
• Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities
• Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of Red Hat 8/9 Linux
• Experience in setting up and deploying network services (e.g. GitLab/GitHub, Apache Web Server, NFS server)
• Centralized account management (experience with Red Hat Identity Management or Free IPA server is a plus)
• Possess or have the ability to obtain security relevant certifications (e.g. Security+ and Linux+ or equivalent)
• Applied understanding of system hardening (experience with DoD system hardening guidelines is preferred, but not required)

Knowledge/experience with one or more of the following a plus:

• Knowledge of Virtualization Technologies such as VMware or RedHat Virtualization
• Network support including SSH server implementation, Linux networking configuration, NFS, Host Based Firewall, Web Servers
• PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication, and PIV Technologies
• Linux kernel, system tuning and performance analysis
• Remote KVM experience
• BS in Computer Science or related field and 5 years experience or MS Computer Science or related field and 2 years experience

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 100% the fist 3%, then 50% on the next 2%. It ends up calculating to be total 4%, company matches when an employee at least contributes at 5%.

• 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.

Clearance Level: Candidates must have an active secret clearance to be considered for this position.  MUST BE US CITIZEN 

Work Location: Candidates should expect to be onsite 5 days a week. There may be flexibility for up to 1 day work from home but will be dependent on program requirements. Final schedule to be determined by the hiring manager.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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