As a Sr. Systems Engineer II, you'll deploy, operate, and support our observability platform - a containerized monitoring stack (TimescaleDB, OpenSearch, Telegraf, Promethus) running on Linux hosts in an on-premises, air-gapped environment - and to serve as a strong network troubleshooter for the broader environment. You'll keep data flowing end-to-end: from network telemetry collection, through ingestion and storage, to the dashboards stakeholders rely on. A significant part of this role is diagnosing and resolving network problems independently, including unfamiliar issues across systems you didn't build or deploy. This is a role for someone equally comfortable reading a packet capture, debugging a systemd unit, and writing a CI pipeline. with the goal to make an impact across the federal government.
We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are
obsessed withour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.
If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!
What you'll do:- Deploy, configure, and maintain the monitoring stack across development and on-prem production environments.
- Lead network troubleshooting across the environment - isolate and resolve connectivity, latency, routing, and performance issues, often on systems and
- topologies you have no prior context for.
- Operate and troubleshoot Linux servers - services, storage, performance, logs, and security hardening.
- Manage containerized workloads with Docker / Docker Compose; build and maintain images and service definitions.
- Manage software delivery into an air-gapped network: offline package/image mirroring, artifact transfer, and controlled update procedures.
- Diagnose data-flow issues across the network: DNS, routing, firewalls, TLS, load balancing, and switching/routing fabric.
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code for repeatable, automated deployments.
- Write and maintain automation scripts (Bash, Python) for provisioning, monitoring, and routine operations.
- Manage time-series and search data stores (TimescaleDB/PostgreSQL, OpenSearch): backups, retention, indexing, and query performance.
- Monitor system health, set up alerting, respond to incidents, and lead root-cause analysis.
- Maintain runbooks and documentation; participate in an on-call rotation as needed.
What you'll need to succeed:- 8 years of experience
- Proficiency with network and system diagnostic tools such as Wireshark, tcpdump, dig, curl, traceroute, mtr, ss/netstat, and packet-level analysis.
- Strong Linux administration experience (Ubuntu/Debian and RHEL), including shell scripting, systemd, package management, permissions, log analysis, and Bash automation.
- Hands-on DevOps experience with Docker, CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, etc.), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible), and Git-based workflows.
- Experience designing, deploying, and supporting on-premises, segmented, air-gapped, and disconnected environments, including local registries and package mirrors.
- Skills in observability, automation, and security best practices, with experience using Grafana, Prometheus, OpenTelemetry, Python, SQL/PostgreSQL, secrets management, and SSH administration at scale.
- Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, TLS, routing, switching, subnetting, VLANs, and firewall configuration.
- An ability to diagnose and resolve complex network and infrastructure issues under pressure using a methodical troubleshooting approach, even in unfamiliar environments
- An active Secret Clearance
SALARY RANGE: $115,000 - $151,800
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: ;br>
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-DiscriminationAll 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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