System Administrator
METECS
- Houston, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Provide support for Linux-based systems and servers, including installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Administer and manage Windows Active Directory (AD) environments, including user/group management, Group Policy Objects (GPO), and troubleshooting
- Configure and manage Microsoft O365, Exchange, Teams, and SharePoint, to ensure system security and compliance
- Participate in enterprise-wide application and system implementations, monitoring, maintenance, and upgrades
- Collaborate with teams to implement and manage local virtualization and cloud services (AWS and Azure)
- Perform system monitoring, troubleshooting, maintenance, and performance tuning
- Manage system backups, disaster recovery, and other security measures Assist with network configuration and administration tasks
- Assist with helpdesk tickets as needed
- Provide technical support to end-users and resolve IT-related issues promptly
- Document system configurations, procedures, and IT-related projects
- Work independently and in small groups without daily oversight
- Other projects and duties as assigned
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in IT system administration
- Strong knowledge of Active Directory, OU, GPO management, and MS O365
- Hands-on experience with Linux (Ubuntu, Red Hat, or similar distributions)
- Proficient in using shell-based commands and scripting
- Experience with installation, configuration, and maintenance of operating systems
- Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS and Azure)
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent communication skills and customer service orientation Knowledge of networking principles and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN)
- Hands-on experience in troubleshooting hardware and software issues in a professional environment
- Certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Windows Server, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Linux+, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or equivalent
- ITIL Foundation
- Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus
- Knowledge of virtualization technologies (VMware, Hyper-V)