Slack Systems Administrator (Hybrid)
Secret Clearance or Higher Required · U.S. Citizens Only
Location: This is a remote position. Candidates must reside within 100 miles of Lexington, MA, as occasional on-site work may be required (not regularly scheduled).
About Aquila Technology
At Aquila Technology, passion drives everything we do. Whether building robust, policy-compliant IT systems or stress-testing systems to identify security vulnerabilities, our team delivers excellence. We ensure results through smart, purposeful solutions that work the first time. Aquila is about the right people with the right skills driving the right outcomes—this is the Aquila Advantage.
Role Overview
We are seeking a Slack Systems Administrator with proven experience managing Slack Enterprise Grid/Gov Slack or similar cloud collaboration platforms (e.g., Microsoft Teams). The ideal candidate will have expertise in:
- Admin role management and user provisioning
- SSO integration and policy configuration
- App approval processes and integrations
- Atlassian suite administration (Bamboo, Jira, Confluence)
- Oracle WebLogic administration
Required Qualifications
Clearance:
- Active Secret Clearance or higher
- U.S. Citizenship required
Experience Requirements:
- 10+ years in Systems Administration
- 5+ years maintaining applications in Linux environments
- 5+ years with Slack Enterprise Grid/Gov Slack
- 5+ years with web application server deployment (Tomcat or similar containers)
- 5+ years with Atlassian Stack (Bamboo, Jira, Confluence)
- 5+ years with Microsoft Active Directory and LDAP
- 5+ years with Windows Server Platform
- 5+ years with DNS, DHCP, Proxy, and Load Balancing technologies
- 5+ years with virtualization technologies (VM management, snapshots, SANs, iSCSI)
- 5+ years with storage systems
- 3+ years with CI/CD pipelines and container/cloud technologies
- 3+ years with containers and orchestration (OpenShift, Docker, Kubernetes)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Macintosh and iOS platforms
- Windows Patch Management experience
- Tosca Automation experience
- Experience with audit log evaluation
Compensation & Benefits
Time Off:
- 15 days PTO (vacation/sick)
- 10 paid holidays (6 standard + 4 floating holidays, prorated)
- 12 hours (1.5 days) paid volunteer time annually
- 1 week paid parental leave after 1 year of full-time employment
Financial Benefits:
- 401(k) with 50% match up to 6% (immediate 100% vesting)
- Eligibility begins 90 days after hire date
Professional Development:
- $5,000 annual tuition and training reimbursement
- Covers pre-approved job-related tuition, certifications, and professional conferences
Technology & Connectivity:
- Up to $150 monthly reimbursement for cell phone, data, and home internet
- $1,500 BYOD (Buy Your Own Device) allowance
- Eligible after 90 days, renews every 3 years
Work Location & Requirements
Location: This is a remote position. Candidates must reside within 100 miles of Lexington, MA, as occasional on-site work may be required (not regularly scheduled).
Clearance: Active Secret or higher clearance required. U.S. Citizenship mandatory.
Interview Process
Round 1: Virtual interview via Zoom with the hiring manager
Round 2: Virtual interview via Zoom with additional team members
Equal Opportunity Employer
Aquila Technology is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
