Sr. Senior System Administrator III (6687)
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Job description
As a Sr. Systems Enginee, you will work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team providing hands-on expertise to deliver technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government by designing, implementing, administering, and supporting complex geographically dispersed infrastructure; managing Windows Server 2019 and 2022 environments; supporting Active Directory, Group Policy, Public Key Infrastructure, certificate services, clustered services, Internet Information Services, server roles, service dependencies, and operating system performance; administering Linux Server environments, including Ubuntu and Red Hat Enterprise Linux; troubleshooting complex infrastructure issues; and communicating risks, dependencies, and corrective actions clearly. Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence with your knowledge and skills, and use your creativity to provide practical solutions that fit the customer's mission needs., * Lead or assist in the design, implementation, administration, and support of complex geographically dispersed NSD and data-center infrastructure.
- Deploy, configure, maintain, troubleshoot, and sustain Windows Server 2019/2022 environments, including Active Directory, Group Policy, PKI/certificate services, clustered services, IIS, server roles, service dependencies, and OS-level performance issues.
- Administer and troubleshoot Linux Server environments, including Ubuntu and RHEL-based systems.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
- 10+ years of proven experience as a System Administrator or similar IT infrastructure role.
- Hands-on experience supporting enterprise data-center, server, virtualization, storage, monitoring, backup, and disaster-recovery environments.
- Strong Windows Server administration experience, including Windows Server 2019 and/or Windows Server 2022.
- Experience administering Active Directory, Group Policy, PKI/certificate services, clustered services, IIS, and core Windows Server roles.
- Experience administering or troubleshooting modern Linux distributions, preferably Ubuntu and/or RHEL.
- Hands-on experience with VMware ESXi, vCenter, vSphere, and/or Microsoft Hyper-V.
- Experience supporting enterprise server and storage hardware, including SAN/NAS, RAID, and server chassis.
- Familiarity with enterprise infrastructure platforms such as Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, HP, Nutanix, or similar technologies.
- Experience with enterprise monitoring, system health checks, backup processes, and disaster-recovery protocols.
- Experience with backup and recovery platforms such as Veeam, Commvault, or equivalent tools.
- Ability to troubleshoot complex issues across operating systems, virtualization, hardware, storage, backup, and network-adjacent layers.
- Ability to communicate clearly with radio/RF communications personnel, Government stakeholders, and technical teams.
- Ability to work independently in a high-visibility, mission-critical environment with minimal ramp-up.
- Ability to document findings, corrective actions, dependencies, and operational procedures.
- Required technical certifications include Security+ and VMware VCP-DCV or equivalent data-center/virtualization platform certification.
- Possess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 451 System Administrator work role, such as Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, or other Government-approved equivalent certification.
- Server+, RHCSA, Microsoft server-focused certification, or equivalent enterprise infrastructure certification is preferred.
- Backup, storage, or platform-specific certifications for Veeam, Commvault, Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, HP, Nutanix, or equivalent platforms are beneficial.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.
Benefits & conditions
The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:
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The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
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The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
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Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
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This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:
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Performance-based bonuses
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Company-paid training and/or certifications
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Referral bonuses
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
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