Software EngineerSystem 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, MAAbout the Role: Aquila Technology is seeking a Software Engineer to support one of the nation's premier defense research organizations. Focus areas include acoustic and non-acoustic sensors, undersea networks, autonomous systems, and advanced signal processing algorithms. The team performs rigorous systems analyses, develops system architectures, and builds prototypes to demonstrate the viability and effectiveness of new concepts, capabilities, and processing techniques. In addition, the team provides undersea domain and technology expertise to inform and motivate novel cross-domain concept development.Must Have:Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree5 years – Software5 years – VMWare5 years – Configure and Manage Centralized Logging and Audit Capabilities5 years – Enterprise Backup Solutions5 years – Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp5 years – Macintosh and iOS platform(s)5 years – MS Active Directory, LDAP5 years – RedHat Linux 8/95 years – Redhat Linux Systems Administration5 years – SCCM, and Active Directory5 years – Strong Backup Experience and Proven Ability to Protect Mission Critical Data5 years – Systems Administration5 years – Technologies including DNS, DHCP, Proxy and Load Balancing5 years – Ubuntu Systems Administration experience5 years – UNIX platform, OSX, Cisco IOS5 years – Virtualization Technologies (VMware, including ESXi and VCenter configuration)5 years – Virtualization Technologies to include VM management, Snapshots, SANs and iSCSI Storage Systems5 years – VM Ware ESXi and Associated Management Systems5 years – Windows Patch Management5 years -Windows Server Administration (SCI classified environment)5 years – Windows Server PlatformResponsibilities include:Administer GNU/Linux desktop/server environments, including Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Centos distributionsAdminister virtualized networks using VMware and other virtualization technologies. Administer Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh desktop environments, including Win 7 and OS XSupport installation, maintenance, repair and upgrade of computer and network equipmentReview and test new hardware and software applications, and make recommendations for purchasesDesign and implement shell scripts and other tools to automate processes and provide needed capabilities to technical staffContribute to projects to improve aspects of the computing and network infrastructure: data storage, backups and recovery, network bandwidth and throughput, application installation and managementSupport design and implement configuration management and monitoring of systems and networksCollaborate with other personnel within the organization to enhance technology and support practicesMaintain regular contact with MIT LL IT and security resources and to rapidly reconfigure systems to report and remediate performance and security issues.Required:Operating Systems: UNIX/Linux, Windows, OSX, VMware, Cisco IOS.Hardware: Intel/AMD, Cisco, Sun/Oracle, Dell, Apple, EMC, NetApp.Software/applications: SAP, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook), MS Active Directory, LDAP, Java, Javascript, SQL, BMC Footprints, VMware, SCCM 2012, SCOM 2012, EMC Networker, Solarwinds.Networking applications and protocols: TCP/IP, DNS, NTP, DHCP, SSH, FTP and HTTP/S.Programming Languages: Perl, Python, Shell Scripting, Powershell.System auditing, hardening and firewall configurations.Candidate must be able to demonstrate a proven track record with all of these abilities to be considered:Experience installing and deploying VMware ESXi in a clustered environment.Experience installing and managing virtual machines with vCenter Server.Experience with automated installation and management systems for Linux, ie Kickstart and SatelliteExperience installing and managing network services such as DNS, DHCP, NFS, SSH, SAMBAExperience installing and configuring firewalls, routers and switches Experience managing databasesAbility to understand and modify moderately complex shell scripts using redirection, pipes, variables, loops, and conditional statementsSelf-motivated, and able to demonstrate an attitude of ownership and a desire to learnEffective customer service skills, communication skills, and a positive attitudeEffective written and verbal communication is essentialAttention to detail, comprehensive problem and troubleshooting solving skillsAbility to work well under pressure and within time constraintsAbility to multi-task and prioritize workAbility to work with experienced and junior systems administrators in a collaborative and rapid pace environmentDesired: Experience with risk management framework (RMF) strongly desiredBenefits 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 work1 week of paid maternity/paternity LOA after 1 year of Full-time employmentTuition & Training Reimbursement- 5K annually for pre-approved, Eligible full-time team members who have completed a minimum of six (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 %sFully vested from day oneCompany match does not apply to catch-up contributionCell 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 — Individual works from home or off-site for a portion of their schedule and within a routinely commutable distance from the Lexington facility. Candidate should expect