Senior Systems Engineer I

MetroStar

Systems Engineer providing active directory services within federal government environments. Collaborating with teams to modernize directory services and ensure security compliance.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $119,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

DNS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the Senior Principal Directory Services Architect with expertise in active directory configuration and maintenance, and integration with third-party solutions used to configure and monitor systems.
Providing recommendations and design documents to the government customer on how to manage, secure, and modernize the Directory Services across all government enclaves.
Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence with your active directory knowledge and skills.
Creatively think out of the box to help with troubleshooting and support and provide innovative solutions that fit customers’ needs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance.
BA/BS degree; relevant experience can be substituted.
5 years of relevant experience supporting projects of similar size, scope, and complexity.
Demonstrated experience in the configuration and maintenance of Active Directory architecture and domains in a complex mission critical environment.
Expert knowledge of day to day Active Directory and DNS support activities and operational state of compliance scanning tools.
Demonstrated experience with complex identity, access, and authentication systems, centralized resource management systems.
Demonstrated experience in managing, maintaining, monitoring, troubleshooting, and updating directory services systems, hybrid authentication systems, automation and orchestration, the maintenance and monitoring of these systems, and integrating new solutions.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Active DirectoryDNSIdentity ManagementAccess ManagementAuthentication SystemsCentralized Resource ManagementAutomationOrchestrationCompliance Scanning ToolsTroubleshooting

Soft Skills

Customer Trust BuildingCreative Problem Solving

Certifications

Top Secret Security Clearance