Linux System Administrator Job at Aquila Technology, Cambridge, MA

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  • Aquila Technology
  • Cambridge, MA

Job Description

Job Title: Classified Systems Administrator (Linux)

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance
Location:Cambridge, MA
Employment Type:  Full-Time

We are seeking a Classified Systems Administrator with a strong Linux background to support, manage, and deploy mission-critical applications within a classified environment. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience administering Linux operating systems and supporting engineering, collaboration, and configuration management tools in secure, compliance-driven environments.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer, maintain, and support classified Linux-based systems in accordance with DoD and organizational security requirements
  • Install, configure, deploy, and manage enterprise applications, including:
  • IBM DOORS
  • GitLab
  • TeamWorkCloud
  • Windchill
  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • Creo

Perform system monitoring, performance tuning, patching, and troubleshooting for Linux environments:

  • Support system hardening, vulnerability remediation, and security compliance (STIGs, RMF, audit readiness)
  • Coordinate with cybersecurity, engineering, and system owner teams to ensure systems are operating securely and efficiently
  • Maintain system documentation, configuration baselines, and operational procedures
  • Support backup, recovery, and continuity of operations efforts
  • Provide technical support and issue resolution in a classified setting
  • Participate in system upgrades, migrations, and new deployments as required

Required Qualifications:

  • Active Secret Clearance (required at time of hire)
  • Strong experience administering Linux systems in classified or secure environments
  • Demonstrated experience managing and deploying enterprise applications such as:
  • IBM DOORS
  • GitLab
  • TeamWorkCloud
  • Windchill
  • Confluence
  • Jira
  • Creo

Experience with the following operating systems:

  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 7, 8, and 9
  • Ubuntu
  • Oracle Linux
  • Familiarity with system security best practices and compliance requirements
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex system and application issues
  • Strong documentation and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience supporting engineering or PLM environments
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps or CI/CD pipelines in classified environments
  • Knowledge of DoD security frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-53, DISA STIGs)
  • Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)

Work Environment:

  • On-site support in a classified facility
  • Work performed in accordance with security and access control requirements

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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