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 experience; or Master’s degree with 9+ years of 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 (RHEL, CentOS 7, or Ubuntu) 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.

Successful completion of a background check will be required as a condition of hire.

Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non‑merit factor.

Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Contact Human Resources at  or 703‑957‑4082 for requests.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Information Technology