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.

Required Qualifications:

• 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.

Desired Qualifications:

• 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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