System Administrator

Job Title: Systems Administrator Location: St. Louis, MO Clearance: Top Secret Employment Type: Full-Time Education: High School Diploma or GED with 19+ years of systems administration experience OR Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of systems administration experience OR Master's degree with 9+ years of systems administration experience Salary: $90,000 Benefits: Competitive salary and bonus structure, comprehensive health insurance, 401(k) with company match, generous PTO Application: Apply directly or submit your resume to Overview Metronome is seeking a Systems Administrator to support the development, integration, deployment, and sustainment of mission-critical systems supporting NGA's Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) mission. This role supports highly visible, high-impact intelligence systems that enable precise global modeling and analysis. The ideal candidate is technically strong, mission-focused, and motivated to continuously improve infrastructure in fast-paced, secure environments. Key Responsibilities Install, configure, and maintain Linux systems and servers supporting enterprise and mission-critical environments Analyze system performance, identify problem areas, and implement improvements using modern technologies and best practices Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot Linux and Windows system environments Monitor system health, logs, and performance metrics and translate findings into actionable insights Ensure systems comply with DoD security standards, policies, and STIG requirements Support virtualization environments and agency-unique hardware platforms Develop and maintain automation using configuration management and scripting tools Provide technical guidance and support to other engineering teams Mentor and guide junior personnel on system setup, troubleshooting, and performance optimization Collaborate across teams to share techniques, solve challenges, and develop new methodologies 9+ years of experience supporting virtualized environments and agency-unique hardware Strong experience with Linux systems, including Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), CentOS 7, or Ubuntu Experience in maintaining, administering, and troubleshooting Linux and Windows environments Proficiency with OS-level scripting, system logs, monitoring tools, and troubleshooting utilities Strong knowledge of Linux and Windows command-line operations Understanding of networking protocols, architectures, DNS, and TCP/IP Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet Familiarity with backup and lifecycle management solutions such as Cohesity, Acronis, or Starfish Experience with virtualization platforms such as VMware, KVM, and exposure to containers (Docker, Kubernetes) Experience implementing DISA STIGs and system hardening in DoD environments Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment Security+ CE, SSCP, CCNA-Security, or GSEC certification required

Created: 2026-03-10