Systems Administrator - NASA/JSC Onsite | Cloud & Security

Metecs, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

METECS is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support NASA programs onsite at Johnson Space Center. The role includes maintaining Windows and Linux servers, AD, M365, and cloud services in AWS or Azure.

You will work with developers and engineers, implement security measures, backups, patching, and documentation, and own operational IT infrastructure. Candidates should have 3–5 years of system administration, networking basics, and scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash).

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of system administration experience.
• Experience with Linux systems (Ubuntu, Red Hat, or similar).
• Hands-on experience with Windows 10/11, Windows Server, and Active Directory.
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 administration.
• Ability to document configurations, troubleshooting steps, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provision, configure, and maintain Windows and Linux servers and workstations.
• Support NASA IT infrastructure and labs across projects.
• Monitor system performance and perform routine maintenance and updates.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and network issues.
• Participate in backup, disaster recovery, and patch management activities.
• Support IT security initiatives including log review and vulnerability remediation.
• Document system configurations, troubleshooting steps, and procedures.
• Provide responsive support to end users and project teams.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, and Group Policies within Active Directory.
• Administer Microsoft 365 services including Exchange, SharePoint, and Teams.
• Assist with cloud services configuration (AWS or Azure).

Skills

System administration

Windows

Linux

Active Directory

Microsoft 365

Documentation

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

PowerShell

Bash

AWS

Azure

Job description

METECS is seeking an experienced Systems Administrator to support NASA programs onsite at Johnson Space Center. The role includes maintaining Windows and Linux servers, AD, M365, and cloud services in AWS or Azure.

You will work with developers and engineers, implement security measures, backups, patching, and documentation, and own operational IT infrastructure. Candidates should have 3–5 years of system administration, networking basics, and scripting skills (PowerShell, Bash).