As Network Engineer, you'll be supporting all areas of secure network technologies in a dynamic operational IT environment for our highly visible, mission-critical federal government customer, including maintenance, provisioning, and deployment functions. The ideal candidate will have experience utilizing network monitoring tools to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical problems. You'll also be monitoring ServiceNow tickets and network monitoring tools. If you want to join a company that values innovation, customer focus, and are passionate about IT solutions and are open to commuting to Arlington, VA, we want you to work for MetroStar!

We know that you can't have great 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:

• You'll be responsible for evaluating, maintaining, and improving the network reliability, availability and performance
• You'll maintain and respond to alerts from network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar, and Splunk
• You'll work with Cisco switch, router and firewall infrastructure and technologies
• You'll interface with customers to resolve network and connectivity related issues
• You'll support the mission of the highly visible, mission-critical customer through providing world-class IT support and customer-service

What you'll need to succeed:

• An active Top-Secret security clearance
• 6 years of experience with experience managing the provisioning, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems
• 6 years of experience doing Cisco network switches, routers, and firewall technologies
• Understanding of network communications standards and concepts, to include:
  • Physical layer media (copper, fiber)
  • Ethernet (switching, spanning-tree, media access-control (MAC) addressing)
  • TCP/IP (UDP vs TCP, subnetting, DHCP, gateway, access-control lists)
  • Higher-level protocols (DNS, IPSec, HTTP)
• Knowledge/experience in experience administering network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar, and Splunk. ManageEngine experience a plus
• Hands-on experience with Cisco equipment - Switch, router configuration
• An understanding of working in a secure federal environment
• A High-level networking and network security certifications: CISSP, CCNA, MCSE, Security+ or equivalent

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company and . Plus, check out our

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women, people of color and the LGBTQ+ community are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At MetroStar we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic , so, if you're excited about this role, but your previous experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to go ahead and apply. We pride ourselves on making great matches, and you may be the perfect match for this role or another one we have. Best of luck! - The MetroStar People & Culture Team

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.

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