Job Description
Job Description
Systems Administrator
Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance - 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 System Administrator
to join our team in supporting one of the country's premier defense research organizations. The Systems Administrator will be responsible for supporting data transfers between various locations including support for Data Transfer Agent (DTA) operations. Operational support for various collaboration tools, including Web Conferencing, Video Conferencing, and other audio / video operations in various group locations (3).
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 be within 100 miles of worksite (Lexington, MA)
Job Description:
- Setup of Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and Web conferencing sessions
- Support all scheduling, set up and tear down of Division Classified VTCs
- Generate standard and custom reports using Excel and other tools
- Support for asset management and compliance tracking using dedicated tools & databases
- Utilize basic network and system monitoring tools to ensure optimum performance
- Perform basic network and IT troubleshooting as required to support immediate operational troubleshooting as needed for real-time missions, VTCs , video streaming and other collaboration tools
- Evaluate and propose use of open source and commercial hardware, software and tools where applicable
Required:
- Must have experience with configuring and troubleshooting AV equipment.
- For full list of required skills please see qualification table
Must Have
- Clearance Level: Currently holds a Secret Clearance (OR a higher clearance)
- 5 years - Perform basic network and IT troubleshooting as required to support AV equipment
- 5 years - Setup of Video Teleconferencing (VTC) and Web conferencing sessions
- 5 years - Support for asset management and compliance tracking using dedicated tools, databases
- 5 years - Utilize basic network and system monitoring tools to ensure optimum performance
- 5 years - Software Tools
- 5 years - Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook)
Nice to Have
- Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
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 50 cents on the dollar, up to 6%.
- Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursed up to $150 monthly to cover cell phone, data, and home internet expenses.
- Buy 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: Candidates must have an active secret clearance to be considered for this role.
Work location: Hybrid - This position is 80% onsite due to the nature of the work.
Interview process: Initial phone screen with hiring manager. If candidate advances to next round, larger interview with technical team
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.