The Sr. Network Engineer III provides senior-level engineering support for mission-critical enterprise networks. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions that support organizational objectives and ensure optimal performance and availability.

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.

What you’ll do:

• Design, implement, and troubleshoot enterprise network solutions for federal government customers. 
• Serve as a technical SME, support routing and switching technologies, resolve complex issues, contribute to Agile delivery, and provide innovative solutions that build customer trust and support mission success.

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is preferred, or relevant experience.
• CCNP Enterprise certification is required.
• 10+ years of experience in network engineering with hands-on responsibility for core enterprise routing and switching infrastructure.
• Subject matter expertise in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex routing protocols, including BGP and OSPF; experience with software-defined WAN architectures and implementations; experience with Peplink products.
• 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.

SALARY RANGE:  $150,000 - $200,000

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