Systems Engineer (6902)

MetroStar•Reston, VA

About The Position

As a Senior Systems Engineer I, you will manage and maintain organizational computer systems and servers. You will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, combining hands-on systems administration with strategic leadership to align modernization efforts with reliability, security, and performance. You will also work with an external managed service provider to ensure delivery of user support and server maintenance tasks. The role includes designing, installing, and configuring computer systems, servers, and networks; monitoring performance and troubleshooting issues; implementing security protocols and policies; providing technical support; leading technical projects; and overseeing server and network infrastructure to ensure smooth operation. MetroStar describes its mission as a passion for its people and value for its customers.

Requirements

  • At least 4 years of experience in a Systems Administrator role supporting enterprise Microsoft Windows Server and Red Hat/Linux environments.
  • Experience with server virtualization platforms or hypervisors in a senior or lead capacity.
  • Strong troubleshooting skills across servers, storage, network devices, and enterprise applications.
  • Ability to plan, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure solutions that support organizational needs.
  • Experience developing and maintaining documentation for system configurations, procedures, and metrics.
  • Experience with security procedures, compliance standards, and disaster recovery planning.
  • Proven ability to lead, mentor, and manage a direct report, such as a Helpdesk Technician, and coordinate activities with managed service providers and vendors.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with business units and align IT infrastructure with organizational goals.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT infrastructure.
  • Align IT modernization efforts with reliability, security, and performance needs.
  • Work with an external managed service provider to ensure delivery of user support and server maintenance tasks.
  • Design, install, and configure computer systems, servers, and networks.
  • Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues across servers, storage, network devices, and enterprise applications.
  • Implement and manage security protocols and policies.
  • Provide technical support and lead technical projects.
  • Oversee server and network infrastructure to ensure smooth operation.
  • Plan, implement, and maintain IT infrastructure solutions that support organizational needs.
  • Develop and maintain documentation for system configurations, procedures, and metrics.
  • Lead and mentor a direct report, such as a Helpdesk Technician, and coordinate activities with managed service providers and vendors.
  • Collaborate with business units to ensure IT infrastructure aligns with organizational goals.
  • Support security procedures, compliance standards, and disaster recovery planning.

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 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
  • Performance-based bonuses and/or additional incentives, subject to company terms and policies
  • Company-paid training and/or certifications
  • Referral bonuses
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