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# Sr. Systems Engineer I (5051)

- **Company:** MetroStar Systems
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $65,000.0 - $138,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cloud Computing, Information Security Management, Remote Infrastructure Management, RSA (Cryptosystem), Security Information and Event Management, Systems Architecture, Cloud Platform System
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9032637/sr-systems-engineer-i-5051

## About the Role

* Experience demonstrating strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for security information and event management.
 * At least 5 years of security experience, including at least 2 years directly engaged with security engineering activities.
 * Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
 * Ability to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance
 * Knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and Cloud Environments.
 * Security+ Certification

SALARY RANGE: $65,000 - $138,000

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:

 * The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
 * The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
 * Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
 * This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include

## Description

As a Sr. Systems Engineer I, you'll execute and support the implementation of a successful Agency level Cybersecurity program., * Develop, administer, and execute processes using the RSA Archer tools platform; serve as the security engineering subject matter expert responsible for the planning, designing, and architecting of a multi-technology cyber solution.

 * Investigate to determine root causes of security issues to perform troubleshooting and problem resolution to restore services; develop, present and implement sound recommendations for remediation.
 * Provide guidance and support security activities while building relationships with key personnel; document and inform management with information about security information and event management.
 * Remote management and troubleshooting of workstations and servers; provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility.
 * Assess information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands; apply know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
 * Perform analysis of security features for system architectures; perform management and coordination tasks; provide agency with knowledge and guidance in following NIST, FISMA, Agency Information Security and Privacy, and Cloud Guidelines.


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