METECS · 14 hours ago
System Administrator
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expMETECS is an engineering and applied technology company specializing in high-fidelity simulation, software, robotics, and systems analysis. They are seeking a talented and experienced IT System Administrator to help maintain and improve their IT infrastructure, Helpdesk System, and cybersecurity posture.
Graphic DesignRoboticsSimulation
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Company
METECS
METECS is a small engineering-services company headquartered in Houston Texas near NASA's Johnson Space Center.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase