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# Sr. Network Engineer III (6658)

- **Company:** MetroStar Systems
- **Location:** Washington, DC, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Border Gateway Protocol, Catalyst (Software), Routing, Cisco Nexus Switches, Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Traffic Analysis, Virtual Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks, Integrated Service Routers, Cisco
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/sr-network-engineer-iii-6658-20560-washington-dc-usa-58895026

## About the Role

plan Tasks * 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 network engineering experience * Expertise in BGP and OSPF; experience with SD-WAN and Peplink * Experience with enterprise switching (VLANs, STP) and high-availability networks * Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, ISR, Catalyst, and Nexus; traffic analysis * ability to contribute immediately in a mission-critical environment Key requirements * Health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) retirement plan with company match * Paid time off and holidays * Parental leave and dependent care * Flexible work arrangements * Professional development opportunities

## Description

Experteer Overview In this role you will design, implement and maintain secure, scalable enterprise networks for federal customers, acting as a senior technical SME to resolve complex routing, switching, and SD-WAN challenges. You will contribute to Agile delivery and deliver innovative solutions that support mission success and customer trust. The position emphasizes high-availability, secure infrastructure and hands-on leadership in a mission-critical environment. This is a key role for shaping federal network foundations and performance at scale. Compensation / Benefits * Design, implement and troubleshoot enterprise network solutions for federal customers * Serve as a senior SME for routing and switching technologies * Resolve complex issues and contribute to Agile delivery * Provide innovative network solutions to support mission success and customer trust * Maintain high-availability and high-performance network backbones * Hands-on work with Cisco platforms and traffic analysis Tasks * 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 network engineering experience * Expertise in BGP and OSPF; experience with SD-WAN and Peplink * Experience with enterprise switching (VLANs, STP) and high-availability networks * Hands-on experience with Cisco ASR, ISR, Catalyst, and Nexus; traffic analysis * ability to contribute immediately in a mission-critical environment Key requirements * Health, dental, and vision insurance * 401(k) retirement plan with company match * Paid time off and holidays * Parental leave and dependent care * Flexible work arrangements * Professional development opportunities


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