Systems Administrator
Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance or higher to be considered for this role. Must be US Citizen
A skilled systems administrator with collateral experience is critical to ensuring secure, reliable operations across interconnected environments, particularly where systems must meet strict compliance and security requirements. This blend of expertise enables effective management of infrastructure while safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining operational continuity.
Linux Systems Administrator Job Functions:
Required Technical Skills:
Preferred Skills/Certifications:
Non-Technical Skills:
Applicable Education and Professional Accreditation:
Must Have
Nice to Have
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:
Tuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (6) monthsof 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:
Cell Phone & Internet Reimbursedup 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: Candidate will need to be 100% onsite from the first day of assignment. There may be some flexibility down the road for some partial remote work, but it is dependent upon the nature of the projects being worked on.
Interview Process: will start with an initial zoom screen and then a second round IN PERSON interview with a wider group audience. In person interview is required for this role so local candidates only.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
At Aquila, our IT consulting and support services focus on one critical mission, delivering optimal technology solutions to our business partners that ensure the modern warfighter is equipped to own the advantage. Our team’s passion is seen every day, whether it’s in designing a new technology solution, building a robust, policy-compliant IT system, or stress-testing a system to identify gaps and security vulnerabilities. We are passionate about technology, we respect our nation’s security needs and we understand the nuances, demands and critical nature of delivering the right outcomes. If you possess a love for country, solving complex technical challenges and learning new technologies, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Aquila has been providing Information Technology and Cyber Solutions since 1987.
*Aquila Technology does all their hiring internally - we do NOT use out side organizations to support our hiring needs due to the nature of our work.
