Sr. Network Engineer III (6567)

MetroStar•Washington, DC

4h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Sr. Network Engineer III (Wireless), you’ll deliver senior wireless engineering expertise supporting a highly visible, security-sensitive customer with the goal to design, deploy, and optimize enterprise wireless solutions across the federal government. Our team is responsible for delivering secure, mission-critical network capabilities and you’ll operate as a trusted technical contributor within an Agile execution model, directly strengthening operational reliability and customer confidence. At MetroStar, we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Our mission is: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

Requirements

Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Issued Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
Possess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 441 Network Operations Specialist work role, such as Network+, Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, or CCNP Security.
10+ years of experience in network engineering with a primary focus on enterprise wireless networking.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex enterprise WiFi environments.
Hands-on experience conducting predictive and physical wireless site surveys, including RF analysis and performance validation.
Proven ability to diagnose and resolve RF interference, coverage, and capacity issues in operational environments.
Hands-on experience managing wireless LAN controllers and enterprise access points.
Hands-on experience conducting predictive and physical RF site surveys.
Deep understanding of RF propagation and interference mitigation.
Hands-on experience with HPE Aruba controllers and access points supporting 802.11ax and 802.11be standards.
Hands-on experience with Cisco wireless, Ubiquity, and Ericsson edge solutions.
Explicit experience integrating wireless solutions with security systems and monitoring and supporting endpoint connectivity.
Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.
Required technical certifications include CWSP or equivalent vendor wireless professional certification and Security+.
This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.

Responsibilities

Conduct predictive and physical RF site surveys.
Design, deploy, and tune enterprise wireless networks.
Troubleshoot RF interference and wireless performance issues.
Support and maintain wireless controllers and access points.
Participate actively in Agile execution and technical discussions.
Communicate technical findings, risks, and recommendations clearly to stakeholders.
Contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical environment.
Build and maintain strong customer trust through technical expertise, responsiveness, and reliability.