As Sr. Systems Engineer III, you’ll lead the technical operations and engineering efforts for a large, complex system utilizing Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). The ideal candidate will bring extensive technical expertise in enterprise systems, IT operations, and network operations center (NOC) environments, combined with the leadership ability to direct and manage a team of 50 or more technical staff members. This role is critical to ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of mission-critical systems.

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.

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:

• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction for the operation and modernization of Oracle EBS and OCI environments.
• Oversee daily IT operations and ensure high availability, performance, and scalability of enterprise systems.
• Direct the activities of a large technical team, including system administrators, database administrators, network engineers, and application developers
• Lead and manage the daily operations of Oracle EBS and OCI environments to ensure reliability and performance.
• Oversee the resolution of high-priority incidents and the implementation of long-term solutions.
• Develop and execute plans for system upgrades, migrations, and optimization projects.
• Monitor and analyze system performance metrics to proactively identify and address potential issues.
• Provide mentorship and direction to technical staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align technical initiatives with organizational goals
• Prepare and deliver technical reports and briefings to stakeholders and executive leadership.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• You have an active DoD Secret security clearance
• Master’s Degree in Systems or Computer Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years deep technical knowledge of Oracle EBS, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), and related technologies, including database management and middleware.
• 10+ years’ technical experience in a network operations or IT operations center within the Federal Government.
• You currently hold the following certifications: Oracle EBS, ITIL4 Practice Manager Plan, Implement, and Control, CISSP or CISM
• 3+ experience in cloud security, automation, and infrastructure-as-code practices.
• Strong understanding of IT operations, monitoring tools, and NOC processes.
• Experience with managing multiple DevSecOps teams and CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop technical staff.

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.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

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 previous 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

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.

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.

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