Full-Time

Network Engineer

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MetroStar

MetroStar

201-500 employees

Technology solutions for government agencies

Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software

Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Category
Network Administration
IT & Security
Required Skills
TCP/IP
Computer Networking
iOS/Swift
Requirements
  • Active, government-issued security clearance; Active Secret or above preferred
  • 5+ years of experience managing the provisioning, installation, and support of network communications, including LAN/WAN systems
  • 5+ years of hands-on experience working with Cisco equipment and data center devices (switches, routers, firewalls, and intrusion detection or prevention technologies) and configuration of IOS upgrades using the command line interface (CLI)
  • Proficiency in network communications standards and concepts, including: Physical layer media (copper, fiber, and media converters); Ethernet (switching, spanning-tree, media access control (MAC) addressing); TCP/IP (UDP vs TCP, subnetting, DHCP, gateway, access-control lists); and, Higher-level protocols (DNS, IPSec, HTTP)
  • 3+ years of experience with designing and architecting IP networks
  • 3+ years of experience troubleshooting layer 2 network problems including port-security related problems
  • 3+ years of experience working with, analyzing, and troubleshooting VoIP systems, IP Protocols (SIP, H.323, etc.), and Cisco unified communications solutions
  • Experience with network security and cross-functional security related to Voice Infrastructure
  • Experience working in a secure federal environment
Responsibilities
  • Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure to ensure high availability, security, and performance
  • Work closely with senior management to align network initiatives with customer objectives, developing long-term strategies, and executing those plans
  • Lead network-related projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to project scope
  • Work with other network systems, mobile, and VDI, to manage our customer’s environment
  • Identify and resolve network issues, and proactively optimize network performance, ensuring that all network configurations, procedures, and practices comply with industry standards and are well documented
  • Work together with our clients to solve mission-critical problems, by refreshing hardware, updating systems, monitoring networks, and providing engineering solutions for our client’s unique requests
  • Work with Cisco switch, router, and firewall infrastructure and technologies

MetroStar provides technology solutions that enhance digital experiences for government agencies by modernizing IT infrastructure and offering digital tools. They have improved public health IT frameworks for the Department of Health and Human Services and facilitated virtual training for law enforcement, saving costs and training thousands. In agriculture, they developed a tool for the USDA to help farmers access pandemic relief. MetroStar differentiates itself by tailoring solutions to the specific needs of government clients, aiming to drive efficiency and innovation in public sector operations.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$4.4M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • MetroStar's Comet design system aligns with the growing trend of DesignOps in government.
  • Their DEI focus matches the public sector's increasing emphasis on diversity and inclusion.
  • Partnerships for broadband access meet rising demand in rural areas, enhancing connectivity.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from companies like NTT Data could limit MetroStar's large-scale contract opportunities.
  • Reliance on USWDS and React may lead to inefficiencies in design system projects.
  • New initiatives like Comet may require time and resources to prove their value.

What makes MetroStar unique

  • MetroStar specializes in digital services for government agencies, focusing on IT modernization.
  • The company excels in creating user-centric digital experiences for public sector innovation.
  • MetroStar's virtual training platforms have saved $16 million in travel expenses for law enforcement.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Budget

Wellness Program