Sr. Network Engineer III (6370)

As 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, security-sensitive customer.

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:

• Work as part of a collaborative, high-performing team delivering technical solutions supporting the highest levels of the federal government.
• 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.

What you'll need to succeed:

• An active Top Secret with SCI eligibility security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred; Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
• 10-15+ years of Unified Communications and network engineering experience.
• Expert-level UC certification such as CCIE Collaboration or equivalent.
• Hands-on experience with Cisco UC, SBCs, voice gateways, dial plans, and QoS.
• Hands-on experience designing and integrating Cisco CUCM and Cisco Expressway Control.
• Ability to investigate, diagnose, and recommend rapid solutions for high-impact customer issues.
• Possess a DoD 8140 DCWF Role of 441 - Network Operations Specialist with certifications such as CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, or SSCP.
• Ability to contribute immediately.

SALARY RANGE: $230,000 - $285,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:




• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses