What are the responsibilities and job description for the System Administrator position at METECS?
Job Description
In this position, you will provide system administration to enable scientists, engineers, and software developers on a variety of tasks within NASA. As part of your responsibilities, you will work to design, build, provision and maintain servers and desktops running both Linux and Windows operating systems. Tasks include linux server provisioning; linux developer support; monitoring and maintenance of systems; troubleshooting and resolving problems; disaster recovery planning and implementation; end-user support; and equipment maintenance and replacement. Advanced knowledge in networks, firewalls, and virtualization technologies is strongly desired. Must be able to work independently and in small groups without daily oversight. A great attitude with strong interpersonal communication skills is necessary.
Required:
- Linux System Administration (server and desktop)
- Familiarity with basic networking protocols such as TCP/IP, DNS, LDAP, NTP, etc.
- Windows System Administration (desktop with Active Directory server)
- Troubleshooting ability
- Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Desired:
- Virtualization (VMware, VirtualBox, EC2, Docker)
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- Disaster recovery planning
- Computer security
- Firewall administration
- Network design and administration
- Computer automation
- Gitlab familiarity
- PostgreSQL experience
- Familiarity with NASA/JSC organizations, processes, and procedures
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 that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sex, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.