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# Sr. Systems Engineer I (6228)

- **Company:** MetroStar Systems
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $119,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Active Directory, Systems Engineering, Software Design Documents, Domain Name System (DNS), Identity and Access Management, Tenable Nessus
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9213829/sr-systems-engineer-i-6228

## About the Role

* Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance.
 * BA/BS degree; relevant experience can be substituted.
 * 5 years of relevant experience supporting projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
 * Demonstrated experience in the configuration and maintenance of Active Directory architecture and domains in a complex mission critical environment.
 * Expert knowledge of day to day Active Directory and DNS support activities and operational state of compliance scanning tools.
 * Demonstrated experience with complex identity, access, and authentication systems, centralized resource management systems.
 * Demonstrated experience in managing, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and updating directory services systems, hybrid authentication systems, automation and orchestration, the maintenance and monitoring of these systems, and integrating new solutions.

This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

SALARY RANGE: $119,000 - $135,000

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

* Support the Senior Principal Directory Services Architect with expertise in active directory configuration and maintenance, and integration with third-party solutions used to configure and monitor systems.
 * Providing recommendations and design documents to the government customer on how to manage, secure, and modernize the Directory Services across all government enclaves.
 * Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence with your active directory knowledge and skills.
 * Creatively think out of the box to help with troubleshooting and support and provide innovative solutions that fit customers' needs.