MetroStar

Sr. Senior System Administrator III (6687)

Washington, DC · Senior · Full-time

No sponsorship$170k-$219kDetected 4 days ago

LinuxEMI/EMCCommunicationCISSP

About the role

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people.
This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

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.
Active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI access.
Ability to document findings, corrective actions, dependencies, and operational procedures.

10+ years of proven experience as a System Administrator or similar IT infrastructure role.
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 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.

Server+, RHCSA, Microsoft server-focused certification, or equivalent enterprise infrastructure certification is preferred.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related engineering field is preferred.

SALARY RANGE: $170,000 - $219,000 The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience.

$170,000 - $219,000
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:
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:
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

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
Employee assistance and wellness programs
That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge.
Learn more about our company culture code and benefits.
Experience with enterprise monitoring, system health checks, backup processes, and disaster-recovery protocols.

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