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Sr. Network Engineer III (6875)

MetroStar

Washington, DCFull-time$150–253K/yrSeen 1w agoSeen in employer's feed 6 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$150–253K/yr
Location
Washington, DC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

CCNP EnterpriseTop Secret clearance

Job overview

The Sr. Network Engineer III provides senior-level engineering support for mission-critical enterprise networks, designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, reliable, and scalable network solutions. The role supports federal government customers, serves as a technical subject matter expert, resolves complex issues, contributes to Agile delivery, and helps ensure network performance and availability. A CCNP Enterprise certification and active Top Secret clearance are required; a technical bachelor’s degree is preferred or relevant experience may substitute.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Network EngineeringEnterprise RoutingSwitchingBGPOSPFSD-WANPeplink ProductsVLANsSTPCisco ASRCisco ISRCisco CatalystCisco NexusNetwork Traffic AnalysisAgile Delivery

Qualifications

Active Top Secret ClearanceBachelor's in Technical Field or Relevant ExperienceCCNP Enterprise10+ Years Network Engineering Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave
Tuition Assistance

Full job description

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 (https://www.metrostar.com/) 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 - $253,000

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

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

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 culture code (https://www.metrostar.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/MetroStar-CultureGuide-2025.pdf) and benefits (https://www.metrostar.com/join-us/) . Plus, check out our accolades. (https://blog.metrostar.com/news/tag/awards)

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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.

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How this job compares

Set against the 3,964 open Network Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$150–253K/yr
  • Washington, D.C. median$120–188K/yr73 salary ranges
  • US median$116–198K/yr3,043 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $202K, is 29% above the Washington, D.C. median midpoint ($156K) — in the top quarter of Network Engineer salary ranges in Washington, D.C..

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 98 open Network Engineer jobs in Washington, D.C. and 3,964 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Washington, D.C.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 10 years of experience — more than three in four Network Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,446 postings).
Education
1,367 of the 3,964 open Network Engineer jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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