MetroStar is looking for a Systems Engineer to support an enterprise environment by engineering and maintaining a VMware VDI and Microsoft Server based environment. Candidates must be able to exhibit strong communication, collaboration, as well as time and engineering skills. The incumbent will use system administration tools to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical problems. The team member will monitor help desk tickets and system monitoring tools. If you want to join a company that values innovation, customer focus, and are passionate about IT solutions and are open to commuting to Arlington, VA, we want you to work for MetroStar! Our Diplomatic Security Enterprise Operations Support Program Team is responsible for maintenance and upgrade of networks including servers, routers, switches, firewalls, remote access systems, and networks. We deliver client solutions and IT operations while working to identify continual improvement and innovation for the program and organization. Come be a game changer and join our team! Don't meet every single Must Have? Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic culture, so if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! - The MetroStar People & Culture Team You're a great fit if: * Use systems administration tools for system analysis * Like working with servers, desktops, and virtualization to include VDI * Enjoy problem solving, troubleshooting, and resolving technical problems * Are passionate about systems administration, including Microsoft Windows and VMware * Experience with vSphere 6.5, 6.7, and 7.0, to include vCenter and ESXi troubleshooting * Experience with VMware Horizon Suite, to include AppVolumes, vSAN, and Dynamic Environment Manager You'll love our Systems Engineering position if you have: (This is the stuff you MUST have to be a fit) * 6 years of experience with experience managing the provisioning, installation, and support of Microsoft Windows Server and VMware * 6 years of experience supporting Microsoft Active Directory domains, VMware vSphere, and VMware Horizon * Knowledge/experience in system monitoring tools such as InterMapper and vROPS. ManageEngine experience a plus * A strong willingness to learn new technology and grow your expertise * An understanding of working in a secure federal environment * Technical certifications: MCSE, VCP, Security+ or equivalent * An active Top-Secret security clearance * You have experience evaluating, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting application services on Windows servers We'll REALLY love you if you have: (This is the bonus stuff that makes you stand out) * ManageEngine or HBSS experience * Experience with providing work leadership and training to lower-level administrators * Experience interfacing with customers at various levels of technical understanding What your day will look like: * You'll be responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and improving the network reliability, availability and performance * You'll maintain and respond to alerts from network monitoring tools such as InterMapper, ManageEngine, and vROPS * You'll work with server and virtualization infrastructure and technologies * You'll interface with customers to resolve system related issues * You'll support the mission of the Department of State and Diplomatic Security through providing world-class IT support and customer-service The Admin Stuff: 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. The Legal Stuff: MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.