What are the responsibilities and job description for the Systems Engineer (5240) position at MetroStar?
As a Systems Engineer, you'll collaborate with other engineers to define system requirements, architecture, and design, with the goal to make an impact across the federal government. In supporting the program, you will be required to work 5 days/ per week onsite in the client's Washington, DC location.
What you'll do:
- Collaborate with other engineers to define system requirements, architecture, and design
- Collaborate closely with key stakeholder partners and IT team to evaluate customer requests for new systems, applications, product standards, and services.
- Work on the core platform to create and optimize all functions needed to establish a strong platform infrastructure.
- Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
- Analyze and validate system designs against requirements and specifications.
What you'll need to succeed:
- 8-10 years of experience as a Systems Engineer provisioning, installing, and supporting on-premise mission critical systems
- Experience maintaining and managing a on-premise VMWare infrastructure
- In-depth experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerization, Kubernetes, Ubuntu, and CI/CD Automation
- Experience working in a DevSecOps environment
- Ability to work well on a team as well as individually
- Ability to think out of the box to help with troubleshooting issues and providing innovative solutions that fit customers' needs
- Ability to establish and maintain a high level of client trust and confidence with your skills
- A Bachelor's Degree
- Active TS//SCI clearance
What will make you stand out:
- Experience with system monitoring tools such as SolarWinds, Grafana, and Prometheus
- Expertise with container orchestration tools (Rancher, OpenShift, etc.)
- Experience hardening and securing containers
- Previous experience with commercial cloud (e.g., AWS, Azure)
- Passion for learning new development concepts, methodologies, and technologies
TARGET SALARY: $147,000 - $194,000
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:
- Performance-based bonuses
- Company-paid training and/or certifications
- Referral bonuses
To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: 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
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
Like we said, we are big fans of our people. 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. Plus, check out our accolades.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
What we want you to know:
In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
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Salary : $147,000 - $194,000
