Sr. Senior System Administrator III (6687)

MetroStar Systems
Washington, DC, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
10 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Adobe InDesign Systems Engineering Ubuntu (Operating System) Cluster Analysis Data Centers Linux Disaster Recovery RAID VMware ESX Servers Hyper-V Internet Information Services (IIS) Linux Servers
+15 more
Microsoft Servers Windows Servers Public Key Infrastructure Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Virtualization Virtualization Technology VMware VSphere Pure Storage Information Technology Vcenter Data Management Nutanix Veeam Commvault Vmware

Job description

Experteer Overview In this Sr. Systems Engineer role you design, implement, and support complex, geographically dispersed infrastructure for a federal environment. You will manage Windows Server 2019/2022, AD, PKI, IIS, and core server roles, while also administering Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) environments. You’ll work with high-visibility stakeholders to identify risks, dependencies, and corrective actions, delivering practical, mission-aligned solutions. You’ll operate in a collaborative, high-performance team focused on reliability, security, and operational excellence. This opportunity offers impact at scale with modern virtualization, storage, and backup ecosystems in a critical government context. Compensation / Benefits * Lead or assist in design, implementation, administration, and support of distributed NSD and data-center infrastructure * Deploy, configure, maintain, troubleshoot Windows Server 2019/2022 environments (AD, Group Policy, PKI, IIS, clustering, server roles, OS performance) * Administer and troubleshoot Linux servers (Ubuntu, RHEL) Tasks * Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI access * 10+ years of proven System Administrator/IT infrastructure experience * Hands-on experience with data-center/server virtualization, storage, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery * Strong Windows Server administration (2019/2022) * Experience with AD, GPO, PKI/certificate services, clustering, IIS, core Windows Server roles * Experience with Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) * VMware ESXi/vCenter/vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V * Enterprise storage hardware (SAN/NAS, RAID) * Familiarity with Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, HP, Nutanix or similar * Backup/recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault) * Ability to troubleshoot multi-layer issues across OS, virtualization, hardware, storage, network * Clear communication with radio/RF personnel, Government stakeholders, and technical teams * Ability to work independently in high-visibility, mission-critical environment * Documentation skills for findings, actions, dependencies, and procedures * Security+ and VMware VCP-DCV or equivalent certifications * DoD 8140-aligned certification (e.g., Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP) * Server+, RHCSA, Microsoft server certifications or equivalent preferred * Backup/storage/platform-specific certifications beneficial * Bachelor’s degree preferred (relevant experience may substitute) Key requirements * Health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with company match * PTO and holidays * Parental Leave and dependent care * Flexible work arrangements * Professional development opportunities

Requirements

RHEL) * Administer and troubleshoot Linux servers (Ubuntu, RHEL) Tasks * Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain/maintain SCI access * 10+ years of proven System Administrator/IT infrastructure experience * Hands-on experience with data-center/server virtualization, storage, monitoring, backup, disaster recovery * Strong Windows Server administration (2019/2022) * Experience with AD, GPO, PKI/certificate services, clustering, IIS, core Windows Server roles * Experience with Linux (Ubuntu, RHEL) * VMware ESXi/vCenter/vSphere and/or Microsoft Hyper-V * Enterprise storage hardware (SAN/NAS, RAID) * Familiarity with Dell/EMC, Pure Storage, HP, Nutanix or similar * Backup/recovery platforms (Veeam, Commvault) * Ability to troubleshoot multi-layer issues across OS, virtualization, hardware, storage, network * Clear communication with radio/RF personnel, Government stakeholders, and technical teams * Ability to work independently in high-visibility, mission-critical environment * Documentation skills for findings, actions, dependencies, and procedures * Security+ and VMware VCP-DCV or equivalent certifications * DoD 8140-aligned certification (e.g., Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP) * Server+, RHCSA, Microsoft server certifications or equivalent preferred * Backup/storage/platform-specific certifications beneficial * Bachelor’s degree preferred (relevant experience may substitute) Key requirements * Health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) with company match * PTO and holidays * Parental Leave and dependent care * Flexible work arrangements * Professional development opportunities

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