Sr. Network Engineer III (6578)
About The Position
As Sr. Network Engineer for Routing and Switching, you'll provide expert-level engineering support for mission-critical enterprise networks. This role requires an experienced engineer who can immediately stabilize, optimize, and improve complex routing and switching environments while working collaboratively within an Agile, team-based model. MetroStar is obsessed with its people and has 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.
Requirements
- Active Top Secret clearance
- Required technical certifications include CCNP Enterprise or equivalent JNCIS or JNCIP and Security+
- 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 hands-on responsibility for core enterprise routing and switching infrastructure.
- Demonstrated subject matter expertise designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF.
- Proven experience supporting enterprise switching environments, including VLANs, STP, and related Layer 2 technologies.
- Experience managing and maintaining high-availability, high-performance network backbones in mission-critical environments.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, ISR, Catalyst, and Nexus platforms.
- Explicit experience performing network traffic analysis.
- Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.
- 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
- Work as part of a collaborative, high-performing team supporting mission-critical federal environments
- Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise routing and switching infrastructures
- Support and operate technologies including BGP, OSPF, VLANs, STP, and high-availability architectures
- Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), capable of independently diagnosing and resolving complex network issues
- Participate in Agile planning, execution, and continuous improvement activities
- Communicate clearly and effectively with technical peers, leadership, and stakeholders
- Proactively identify technical risks and recommend architectural and operational improvements
- Build and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and reliability
- Apply creativity and engineering judgment to deliver innovative, mission-fit network solutions
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
- Employee assistance and wellness programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
