Mission-Critical IT Systems Administrator for Space Missions

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc.; Virginia, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior IT Specialist to support the NASA Wallops Flight Facility.

You will provide senior-level system administration, network operations, and cybersecurity leadership for Range IT systems supporting sounding rockets, launch vehicles, UAS, balloons, and Artemis network operations. Responsibilities include managing NASCOM interfaces, real-time data distribution, and mission-critical IT.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of progressive experience in system administration, network operations, and/or cybersecurity for mission-critical environments.
• Experience administering Windows and Linux, virtualization, AD, and enterprise networking.

Responsibilities

• Provide system administration and configuration management for Range IT systems including servers, NASCOM, video distribution, and data processing systems.
• Lead implementation of cybersecurity programs (FISMA, RMF, STIGs) and maintain Range IT Security Plans.
• Operate, maintain, and support NASA Communications NASCOM interfaces and real-time data distribution.
• Manage WAN/LAN interfaces and ICDs; perform configuration control for range sites.
• Provide IT support during pre-launch, countdown, launch, and post-mission phases in RCC and MOCC.

Skills

Windows Server

Linux

Virtualization

Cybersecurity

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Network Engineering, Cybersecurity, or closely related field

Tools

Active Directory

Job description

Metis Technology Solutions, Inc. seeks a Senior IT Specialist to support the NASA Wallops Flight Facility.

You will provide senior-level system administration, network operations, and cybersecurity leadership for Range IT systems supporting sounding rockets, launch vehicles, UAS, balloons, and Artemis network operations. Responsibilities include managing NASCOM interfaces, real-time data distribution, and mission-critical IT.