System Administrator

METECS is an engineering and applied technology company specializing in high-fidelity simulation, software, robotics, and systems analysis. We are looking for a talented and experienced IT System Administrator with a minimum of 5 years of experience to help us maintain and enhance our IT infrastructure, Helpdesk System, and cybersecurity posture. If you have a strong background in Windows, Linux, Cloud Technologies, and information security practices (ISO 27001), we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for Linux-based systems and servers, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to cybersecurity initiatives, including drafting and maintaining IT security policies, implementing security best practices, and supporting ISO 27001 compliance.
• Administer and manage Windows Active Directory (AD) environments, including user/group management, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and troubleshooting.
• Configure and manage Microsoft O365, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint, to ensure system security and compliance.
• Participate in enterprise-wide application and system implementations, monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades.
• Collaborate with teams to implement and manage local virtualization and cloud services (AWS and Azure).
• Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance tuning.
• Manage BCDR, XDR, and other security measures.
• Assist with network configuration and administration tasks.
• Assist with helpdesk tickets as needed.
• Provide technical support to end-users and resolve IT-related issues promptly.
• Document system configurations, procedures, and IT-related projects.
• Work independently and in small groups without daily oversight.
• Other projects and duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of IT system administration and cybersecurity experience.
• Exposure to cybersecurity frameworks such as ISO 27001.
• Strong knowledge of Active Directory, OU, GPO management, and MS O365.
• Hands-on experience with Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, or similar distributions).
• Proficient in using shell-based commands and scripting.
• Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN).
• Hands-on experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues in a professional environment.

• Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent.
• ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Internal Auditor, CIS controls, or NIST experience is a plus
• ITIL Foundation
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V) is a plus.

Citizenship or lawful permanent resident required due to federal position.

About METECS:

We are a high-performance team providing advanced engineering, software, and analysis solutions for human space flight and terrestrial applications. We develop and integrate custom software for NASA and other government and commercial customers utilizing a wide variety of in-house, commercial, and open-source technologies. Our 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.

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