Systems Administrator

Gilder Search Group; Lexington (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 15 days

Tuition reimbursement

401K match

Remote work option

BYOD

Job summary

Aquila Technology is seeking a Linux System Administrator to join a highly technical team supporting diverse IT activities. The role emphasizes Linux environments with hands-on support to maintain reliable systems, infrastructure, and day-to-day operations.

Must have active Secret clearance and US citizenship. The position is hybrid, with a requirement to live within 100 miles of Lexington, MA, and travel may be involved for field tests.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher is required.
• 5+ years of OS experience across Linux, Mac, and Windows.
• 5+ years experience with x86 architecture hardware.
• 5+ years scripting (Perl, Python, Shell, PowerShell).
• 5+ years configuration management and enterprise backup solutions.
• 5+ years UNIX platforms (OSX), and Cisco IOS.
• 5+ years virtualization (VMware ESXi, VCenter).
• 5+ years Windows Server administration in secure environments.

Responsibilities

• System imaging, configuration management, and maintenance across Linux, Windows, and Mac systems.
• Support of development teams with tools and libraries, CI, IDEs, and hardware drivers.
• Assist field test deployments and on-site networking setup.
• Collaborate with IT team to support desktop users and enterprise infra.
• Develop automated methods for system configurations, monitoring, and security audits.
• Deploy and maintain enterprise services, servers, networks, storage, virtualization, and backups.
• Maintain compliance with IA requirements.
• Troubleshoot failures and coordinate repairs.

Job description

Linux System Administrator

Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this opportunity - Must be a US Citizen

Location: Hybrid but 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.

About the Role:

Aquila Technology is seeking a System Administrator to join a highly technical team supporting a diverse range of information technology activities and requirements.

The ideal candidate will have experience administering computer and network systems, with a strong emphasis on Linux environments. This role will provide hands‑on technical support while maintaining reliable and efficient IT systems, infrastructure, and day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities will include:

• System imaging, customization, configuration management, and maintenance of Linux, Windows, and Mac systems in desktop, mobile, server, virtual, and field-test form factors
• Support of software development teams in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of a variety of development tools (version control, integrated development environments, continuous integration tools, and collaboration tools), development libraries, kernels, and hardware drivers
• Support field test deployments, including pre-shipment system preparation, on-site setup and networking, test support, and data management/backup
• Collaboration with an experienced team of IT professionals to support the group’s desktop users, enterprise infrastructure, and IT equipment
• Development of automated methods for setting up and maintaining system configurations, monitoring health of deployed systems, and performing security audits of deployed systems
• Deployment, operation, and maintenance of enterprise‑grade services, servers, networks, storage, virtualization, and backups
• Maintenance of compliance with all required Information Assurance (IA) requirements
• Analysis and development of solutions for failures and outages, and coordinating the troubleshooting and repair of servers, applications, and systems.

Must Have:

• Bachelor's
• 5 years Operating System (OS) platforms (Linux, Mac, Windows)
• 5 years Architecture of x86-based computer hardware
• 5 years Scripting Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.
• 5 years Configuration Management
• 5 years Enterprise Backup Solutions
• 5 years Macintosh and iOS platform(s)
• 5 years MS Active Directory, LDAP
• 5 years Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data
• 5 years Systems Administration
• 5 years UNIX platform, OSX, Cisco IOS
• 5 years Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)
• 5 years VM Ware ESXi and Associated Management Systems
• 5 years Windows Patch Management
• 5 years Windows Server Administration (SCI classified environment)
• 5 years Windows Server Platform

Nice to Have:

• DIACAP and/or RMF frameworks
• C/C++
• Java
• DoD STIG?s and SCAP
• PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication, and PIV Technologies
• Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities
• Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing
• Virtualization Technologies to include VM management, Snapshots, SANs and iSCSI Storage Systems

Required Skills:

• Min 5 years professional experience in an enterprise IT environment. BS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, IT, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of Red Hat / CentOS variants of Linux to include system administration, user management, security hardening, backup procedures, disk and file management, software and kernel compilation and installation, and system troubleshooting
• Proven ability to quickly and effectively learn new technologies, adapt to new environments and methodologies, and work outside one’s own comfort zone
• Strong teamwork experience, self-motivation, and organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficient in multiple common scripting languages, e.g. sh/csh /zsh, Perl, and Python, for automation of common systems administration tasks
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Windows desktop and server administration
• Familiarity with the architecture of x86-based computer hardware, and comfortable configuring, troubleshooting, and maintaining desktop and server‑grade hardware
• Strong knowledge of enterprise‑grade networking, virtualization, storage, and backups
• Ability to participate in field testing, sometimes involving multi‑week travel (domestic and international)

Desired Skills:

• Proficient in one or more compiled programming languages (e.g. C, C++, Java)
• Experience with tools for system imaging, system configuration, configuration management, and security auditing
• Expertise in enterprise‑grade networking, virtualization, storage, and/or backups
• Experience with DoD security procedures and requirements, especially DIACAP or RMF
• Experience with low‑SWaP, ruggedized, flight‑qualified computer hardware
• Working knowledge of Mac desktop administration
• Strong backup experience and proven ability to protect mission critical data
• Applied understanding of DoD STIG’s and SCAP
• Enterprise VMWARE experience to include VM Management, snapshots, SAN and iSCSI Storage systems
• PKI, Multi-Factor Authentication, and PIV Technologies

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, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum ofsix (6) months of employment may apply for tuition reimbursement for approved, job-related courses taken through an accredited college or university. Team members must achieve a grade of “B” or better to qualify for reimbursement.Aquila will reimburse up to $5,000 per fiscal year for tuition expenses only. Expenses related to training programs, certifications, books, materials, meals, transportation, or other non-tuition costs are not eligible under the Tuition Reimbursement Program. All tuition reimbursement requests must be submitted to and approved by the team member’s Manager prior to course registration. Reimbursement will be issued upon successful course completion and submission of final grades and proof of payment.

401K with Fidelity - Eligible to participate following 90 days of employment. Company match on employee contribution:

• $1/$1 up to 3%, then .50 cents / $1 for 4th and 5th %s
• Fully vested from day one
• Company match does not apply to catch-up contribution

Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses. Aquila Technology will reimburse team members who work from home ONLY for cell phone/mobile device fees for work‑related communications and/or operations each month. Employees eligible for this benefit must work remote 2 days a week or more to qualify.

Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) -Team members are eligible for reimbursement of up to $1,500 every three (3) years for the purchase of electronic equipment used to access corporate services. To qualify for this benefit, employees must have completed a minimum of six (6) months of employment and must agree to and sign the Device Minimum Configuration Form prior to reimbursement. Electronic devices eligible under the Buy Your Own Device (BYOD) program are limited to cell phones, laptops, and tablets.

Work location:

Hybrid — Should expect to be onsite 4 days a week w/flex to be onsite 5 days as needed. Opportunity for remote as work allows

Interview process:

Initial pre-screen with HM. If candidate advances to next round, larger group interview w/technical team

Clearance Level:

Candidates must possess an active Secret clearance to be considered for this position - Must be US Citizen

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer