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

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.

• 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