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, security-sensitive customer.
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:- Active U.S. Government Issued Top Secret security clearance (or higher level classification).
- Bachelor's degree in a technical field is preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for education requirements.
- 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 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 in mission-critical environments with minimal ramp-up.
- Ability to contribute immediately 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.SALARY RANGE: $230,000 - $342,000
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
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To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: https://www.metrostar.com/jobs/
Application Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.
Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.
Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:
- 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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