Sr. Network Engineer III (6461)

MetroStar•Reston, VA

About The Position

As a Sr. Network Engineer III, you'll serve as a technical authority for voice, video, and collaboration platforms, contributing immediately as a subject matter expert within a fast-paced operational environment. Success requires deep technical expertise, proactive problem solving, and strong team collaboration. This role provides senior unified communications engineering support for a highly visible, sensitive customer. 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 a Secret level security clearance or higher
10+ years of experience leading or assisting in review, design, and implementation of network engineering solutions, with deep hands-on expertise supporting enterprise Unified Communications environments.
Demonstrated subject matter expertise designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex voice, video, and collaboration platforms, including Cisco Unified Communications Manager, Webex, and Microsoft Teams.
Hands-on experience supporting session border controllers, voice gateways, call routing, and ensuring Quality of Service for real-time traffic.
Hands-on experience with VQ Conference Manager, Jabber, Cisco telephony endpoints, and Cisco Expressway.
Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve operational voice and video issues with minimal ramp-up.
Expert-level certifications such as CCIE Collaboration, CCIE Enterprise, or CCIE Security.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise voice, video, and collaboration (Unified Communications) platforms.
Configure and support SBCs, voice gateways, dial plans, and QoS to ensure high-quality real-time voice and video traffic.
Serve as a technical Subject Matter Expert (SME), able to support operational issues with minimal ramp-up time.
Participate in Agile execution and contribute to collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Communicate technical issues, risks, and solutions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proactively recommend technical improvements and architectural enhancements.
Actively contribute to team discussions, planning, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support mission operations with urgency, accountability, and a strong sense of ownership.
Demonstrate the ability to contribute immediately in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and professionalism.
Apply creativity and innovation to deliver solutions that best fit customer needs and mission objectives.