Systems Engineer
US$110,000 – US$130,000 / yr base salary
Posted 10 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Sr. Systems Engineer I (6831)”
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- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Remote
| Base salary | US$110,000 – US$130,000 / yr |
|---|
CertificationsSecurity+
As a Sr. Systems Engineer I, you’ll execute and support the implementation of a successful Agency level Cybersecurity program.
We know that you can’t have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our 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.
What you’ll do:
- Develop, administer, and execute processes using the RSA Archer tools platform; serve as the security engineering subject matter expert responsible for the planning, designing, and architecting of a multi-technology cyber solution.
- Investigate to determine root causes of security issues to perform troubleshooting and problem resolution to restore services; develop, present and implement sound recommendations for remediation.
- Provide guidance and support security activities while building relationships with key personnel; document and inform management with information about security information and event management.
- Remote management and troubleshooting of workstations and servers; provide expert research and analysis in support of expanding programs and area of responsibility.
- Assess information assurance and security requirements based upon the analysis of user, policy, regulatory, and resource demands; apply know-how to government and commercial common user systems, as well as to dedicated special purpose systems requiring specialized security features and procedures.
- Perform analysis of security features for system architectures; perform management and coordination tasks; provide agency with knowledge and guidance in following NIST, FISMA, Agency Information Security and Privacy, and Cloud Guidelines.
What you’ll need to succeed:
- Experience demonstrating strong analytical, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills for security information and event management.
- At least 5 years of security experience, including at least 2 years directly engaged with security engineering activities.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Ability to obtain a Public Trust government security clearance
- Knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and Cloud Environments.
- Security+ Certification
SALARY RANGE: $110,000 - $130,000
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: