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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).
Job Responsibility
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
Requirements
Clearance Level: Must have an Active Secret Clearance to be considered for this opportunity. Must be US Citizen
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
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