System Administrator
About The Position
METECS is hiring a System Administrator to support corporate operations and NASA programs onsite at Johnson Space Center (JSC). The role supports developers, engineers, and technical staff by maintaining and improving IT systems across Windows, Linux, and cloud environments. It is suited to someone with several years of hands-on administration experience who can take ownership of operational systems, contribute to security initiatives, and collaborate on infrastructure improvements. METECS is a high-performance engineering, software, and analysis company providing solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. The company develops and integrates custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers using in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Its specialties include robotics automation, embedded systems, hardware/software integration, multibody dynamics simulations, immersive computer graphics, XR systems, and advanced web-based tools. METECS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in system administration.
- Experience with Linux systems such as Ubuntu, Red Hat, or similar.
- Understanding of basic networking concepts, including DNS, DHCP, VPN, and routing.
- Hands-on experience with Windows 10/11, Windows Server, and Active Directory.
- Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
- Ability to troubleshoot a wide range of technical issues.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Citizenship or lawful permanent resident status is required due to the federal position.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with RF concepts and technologies.
- Experience working in DevOps teams and building out dev test infrastructure.
- Experience with virtualization concepts.
- Scripting skills in PowerShell or Bash.
- Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, or CIS Controls.
- Experience with automation tools or configuration management.
Responsibilities
- Provision, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers and workstations.
- Support NASA IT infrastructure and labs, and support testing and delivery activities within assigned projects.
- Monitor system performance and perform routine maintenance and updates.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
- Participate in backup, disaster recovery, and patch management activities.
- Support IT security initiatives, including log review, vulnerability remediation, and compliance activities.
- Document system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and procedures.
- Provide responsive support to end users and project teams.
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and Group Policies within Active Directory.
- Administer Microsoft 365 services, including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams.
- Assist with cloud services configuration (AWS or Azure).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
