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# Sr. Systems Engineer II (6891) at MetroStar

- **Company:** MetroStar
- **Location:** Washington, DC
- **Posted:** 2026-10-28
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-03
- **Apply:** https://metrostar.com/job-post/?gh_jid=8044377003

## Job description

As a Sr. Systems Engineer II, you’ll design, secure, automate, and sustain mission-critical infrastructure and container platforms supporting a highly visible federal customer. You’ll leverage your systems engineering, Kubernetes, containerization, DevSecOps, and infrastructure automation experience to improve the reliability, observability, and maintainability of enterprise systems operating in a demanding 24x7 environment.

What you’ll do:

- Assess and improve the health, performance, security, and reliability of infrastructure and Kubernetes platforms.
- Build, configure, and maintain Kubernetes, Rancher, Helm, Docker, VMware, and Linux environments.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments using IaC and CI/CD practices.
- Troubleshoot complex issues across containers, compute, storage, networking, and application-hosting environments.
- Improve monitoring, logging, alerting, dashboards, and overall platform observability.
- Identify technical risks, recurring failures, and technical debt, and develop remediation plans.
- Apply security hardening, vulnerability remediation, least privilege, and DevSecOps best practices.
- Test, validate, and implement production changes through approved change-management processes.
- Collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, networking, storage, database, and application teams.
- Maintain architecture diagrams, runbooks, SOPs, troubleshooting guides, and recovery documentation.
- Support knowledge transfer, platform improvements, and occasional after-hours/on-call activities.

What you’ll need to succeed:

- Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility.
- 6+ years in systems, platform, DevOps, infrastructure engineering, or systems administration.
- 3+ years of hands-on Kubernetes/container experience.
- Strong experience with Kubernetes, Docker, Helm, and Rancher or OpenShift.
- Experience supporting on-prem, mission-critical infrastructure.
- Hands-on VMware and Linux administration experience.
- Infrastructure automation/IaC experience with Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Python, or similar.
- Experience building or supporting CI/CD pipelines in a DevSecOps environment.
- Strong production troubleshooting across compute, storage, networking, OS, and application layers.
- Experience with system hardening, vulnerability remediation, security baselines, and secure configurations.
- Ability to document technical environments and communicate technical risks/recommendations.
- Ability to work primarily onsite in the Washington, D.C. area and support occasional on-call/nonstandard hours.

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: $147,000 - $170,000

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

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](https://www.metrostar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MetroStar-CultureGuide-2025.pdf)and [benefits](https://www.metrostar.com/join-us/). Plus, check out our [accolades.](https://blog.metrostar.com/news/tag/awards)

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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## About MetroStar

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: MetroStar is an AI-enabled digital transformation services and software provider delivering secure IT solutions to U.S. Defense, National Security, and Federal Civilian agencies.
- **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Veritas Capital in 2025)
- **Headquarters**: Reston, Virginia, USA (with a second headquarters in Bloomington, Indiana)
- **Founded**: 1999
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: Government IT services, digital transformation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, application modernization
- **Target customers**: U.S. federal government (Defense, National Security, Federal Civilian) – primarily B2G
- **Mission or purpose statement**: “A passion for our people. Value for our customers.” – focused on supporting service members, military families, and civil servants.

## Products & Services
- **AI & Advanced Analytics**: Leverages artificial intelligence and advanced analytics to surface insights, democratize knowledge, and drive mission speed and precision. Includes **Mira**, an AI career assistant that helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and passions.
- **Digital Experience**: Applies human-centered design to align user needs, mission goals, and technology for customer adoption.
- **Application Modernization**: Transforms legacy applications into modern, secure workflows with continuous DevSecOps integration.
- **Enterprise IT Services**: Provides advanced organizational hardware, networks, systems, and services that enable a modern, secure workforce.
- **Business Units**: National Security, Defense, and Federal Civilian – each delivering tailored solutions for specific mission priorities.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (private company)
- **Key Metric**: Total Funding – Private Equity Round on November 1, 2025, from Veritas Capital (amount not disclosed). The company has reported 75+ consecutive profitable quarters.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Veritas Capital (parent company); acquired Zoomph, Inc.; maintains university partnerships with George Mason University, Indiana University Bloomington, Virginia State University, Old Dominion University, Howard University, and Ft. Valley University.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount of 500+ employees (27% veterans); 40+ active programs; $2M+ invested annually in R&D; 17.5% year-over-year headcount growth (per LinkedIn); acquisition by Veritas Capital signals strong backing for scaling AI in national security.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Mission-driven focus**: Deep integration with U.S. defense and national security missions, providing a stable, long-term contract base.
- **AI-first approach**: Proprietary AI solutions (including the Mira assistant) and strong emphasis on human-centered design and DevSecOps.
- **Culture code (THINK)**: Trust, Humility, Imagination, iNnovation, Kindness – driving high employee retention and awards.
- **Veteran-friendly**: 27% of employees are veterans, with dedicated programs for transitioning service members and military spouses.

## Strategic Focus
- Scaling AI capabilities across federal missions, especially in national security and defense.
- Continuing digital modernization of legacy government systems.
- Expanding through the Veritas Capital platform and pursuing strategic acquisitions (e.g., Zoomph).

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a “living organism” – dynamic, resilient, innovative. Culture code: THINK. Winner of culture awards.
- **Work policy**: Hybrid opportunities available; many roles require security clearances (cleared roles supported).
- **Benefits**: Competitive salary, medical/dental/vision, 4+ weeks PTO, 401(k) + Roth IRA, life & disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program.
- **Career development**: Individual Career Development Program (ICDP) gives thousands of dollars annually per employee for classes, certifications, and programs. Career lattice supports lateral and horizontal growth.
- **AI-assisted job search**: Mira, the AI career assistant, helps match applicants to roles.
- **Veterans & military spouses**: Strong support and tailored career opportunities.
- **University partnerships**: Engages with students through hackathons, capstones, and internships, fostering next-gen talent.

## Sources
1. [metrostar.com](https://www.metrostar.com/) – Main website, solutions, mission, acquisition announcement, and culture.
2. [metrostar.com/who-we-are](https://www.metrostar.com/who-we-are/) – Company history, headcount, veterans, university partnerships, culture code, profitable quarters.
3. [metrostar.com/jobs](https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/) – Career opportunities, benefits, hybrid work, cleared roles.
4. [linkedin.com/company/metrostar-systems](https://www.linkedin.com/company/metrostar-systems) – Employee count, revenue estimate, funding round, acquisition details, followership growth.

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