System Administrator
Summary
Metrea seeks a cleared Systems Administrator in Annapolis Junction, MD to manage and maintain secure Windows-based IT environments, including Active Directory, patching, and COMSEC, supporting national security missions.
Company Overview
Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and more than a dozen mission areas. These include airborne ISR, electronic warfare, secure communications, aerial refueling, special air missions, aerial firefighting, and advanced simulation. We own the whole stack: designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that give our partners decisive, asymmetric advantage against rapidly evolving threats.
Our operating model is built around three interlocking pillars. The Support Groups provide a global shared-service – spanning people, finance, platform, operations, legal, and engagement. This frees up our Core Groups, who develop and own mission capabilities end-to-end, to focus entirely on delivery. The Market Groups apply a regional lens, ensuring that our agile and adaptable capabilities remain aligned to the wicked problems that matter most to our partners across the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific.
At the heart of our model is a simple but powerful idea: be a true partner with skin in the game. Our partners need effects, not just equipment. By owning the full stack – from the lab to the field – we are able to drive a continuous cycle of innovation that keeps our partners ahead. It's a fast-moving, intellectually demanding environment where talented people are given real responsibility, work on problems that matter, and contribute to an enterprise that is growing quickly and deliberately.
Headquartered in Washington, DC, with facilities across the United States, the United Kingdom, as well as Continental Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Group Overview
Electromagnetic and Cyber Group (EM&C) is responsible for developing flexible and survivable advanced electronic warfare and secure communications equipment while providing the industry’s leading signals intelligence, electronic warfare, and cyber experts. Metrea specializes in signal classification, direction finding, advanced geolocation techniques, and waveform development including waveforms for MANET and LPI/LPD applications. Metrea also develops special purpose radios for government customers and licenses DF and geolocation solutions to multiple OEMs.
Position Summary
Must hold an active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph
Metrea is seeking a motivated and cleared Systems Administrator to support the stand-up, operation, and sustainment of a new classified IT environment. As a key member of a small, mission-focused team, you will serve as the primary technical point of contact for day-to-day operations within the secure space, leading efforts across systems administration, user support, cybersecurity compliance, COMSEC management, and infrastructure maintenance. This is a unique opportunity to help build a greenfield environment from the ground up, directly influencing system architecture, operational processes, and technology implementation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a hands-on role, can operate independently, and enjoys solving complex technical challenges in support of critical national security missions.
What You'll Do
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Administer and maintain secure Windows-based systems supporting critical national security missions.
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Manage Active Directory, Group Policy, user accounts, permissions, and system configurations across classified environments.
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Perform system patching, vulnerability remediation, and STIG compliance activities to maintain a secure operating environment.
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Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot workstations, servers, and network-connected devices.
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Support Communications Security (COMSEC) activities, including the accountability, handling, inventory, and protection of classified cryptographic materials and equipment in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
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Support accreditation, auditing, and cybersecurity requirements in coordination with Information System Security personnel.
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Monitor system performance, investigate issues, and implement solutions to ensure availability and reliability.
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Assist with software deployments, configuration management, and enterprise system updates.
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Document system configurations, standard operating procedures, and technical processes.
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Collaborate with government customers, engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to support mission requirements and evolving operational needs.
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Participate in the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of IT infrastructure supporting classified operations.
What You Bring
- 3+ years of experience as System Administrator (SA) providing comprehensive system support
- Hands-on experience applying DISA STIGs, conducting vulnerability assessments, and remediating compliance findings on classified networks
- Strong background troubleshooting core infrastructure services (Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, group policies, and network storage solutions) in an isolated, non-internet connected environment
- Experience in configuring new hardware systems and employing them into active environments for operational readiness
- Must hold an active Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility and Polygraph
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- Active DoD 8570/8140 IAT Level II or III baseline certification (CompTIA Security+, CISSP)
- Completion of COMSEC Custodian course is preferred, or obtain within 6 months of hire
- Ability to support after-hours alarm/intrusion response
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical plan options
- HSA/FSA accounts
- Dental and vision coverage
- 6% employer 401(k) match
- Fully paid parental leave for all new parents
- Generous PTO
- Life and disability insurance
- Long-term and Short-term disability coverage
- AD&D Coverage
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Subsided gym membership / plans through Wellhub
Work Authorization / Security Clearance
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph required at time of hire, and the ability to maintain it throughout employment
- Employment is contingent on meeting all clearance requirements
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Algorithmics LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time exempt position with typical working hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hours and work shifts may change in accordance with department and business needs. Exempt Employees must have the ability to be on-call and available, as business needs require.
Work Environment
This job operates in an office setting.
Travel
10%
Base Pay Range
The compensation range shown below is a good faith estimate and reflects the expected base pay for this position upon hire. This is just one component of Metrea's overall approach to total rewards and final compensation decisions, including the ultimate salary or hourly rate agreed upon, may vary depending on factors such as job location, job-specific knowledge, skills, experience, and the overall negotiated compensation package. Eligible full-time employees also receive a comprehensive benefits package designed to support their health, wellbeing, and long-term success.
Our Firmware
At Metrea, our single core value is Rooted in Humility, and our four cornerstone attributes are Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, and Over-Deliver. These form what we call our Teammate Firmware. Just like technical firmware connects software and hardware, our Firmware is the constant interface between our mission and our people. It defines how we show up, how we work together, and how we solve complex problems.
Our team Firmware creates a web-like, hyper-collaborative, dynamically hierarchical way of working that helps us adapt quickly, communicate openly, and distribute decision-making to where expertise actually lives. It enables groups to self-organize around hard problems, shift fluidly as priorities evolve, and operate with the trust, curiosity, and discipline required in a complex mission space. This foundation allows us to deliver elegant, effective solutions and uphold our purpose: protecting our precious inheritance.