Sr. Network Engineer III (6461)

MetroStar•Reston, VA

6d•$230,000 - $342,000

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. MetroStar is obsessed with its people and has led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. The 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.
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

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.