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You will use network monitoring tools to troubleshoot, analyze and resolve technical problems. You will also play a critical role in troubleshooting network issues, analyzing performance data, and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency.\nWe 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.\nIf you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!\nWhat you’ll do:\nWeekend (Saturday & Sunday): (3rd Shift: 11:00 pm - 7:00 am)\nResponsible for evaluating, maintaining, and improving the network reliability, availability and performance\nContinuously monitor network performance, availability, and security using NOC monitoring tools.\nRespond to network alerts, diagnose failures, and implement corrective actions.\nDevelop and update NOC processes, playbooks, and incident response plans.\nApply security patches, updates, and firewall configurations.\nMaintain up-to-date network diagrams, documentation, and inventory records.\nManage and configure routers, switches, firewalls, and other network devices.\nConduct thorough security audits and assessments to identify vulnerabilities, weaknesses, and areas for improvement.\nInvestigate security incidents to determine root causes and implement remediation strategies.\nConduct threat intelligence analysis to identify and mitigate emerging cyber threats.\nPerform real-time analysis of security logs and network traffic for anomalies.\nWork Cisco switch, router and firewall infrastructure and technologies\nInterface with customers to resolve network and connectivity related issues\nWhat you’ll need to succeed:\nAn Active TS/SCI security clearance\n5+ years of experience with experience managing the provisioning, installation, and support of network communications\n5+ years of experience with advanced troubleshooting, network security, and cloud networking\n5+ years of experience in a NOC environment.\nUnderstanding of network communications standards and concepts, to include:o Physical layer media (copper, fiber)\no Ethernet (switching, spanning-tree, media access-control (MAC) addressing)\no TCP/IP (UDP vs TCP, subnetting, DHCP, gateway, access-control lists)\no Higher-level protocols (DNS, IPSec, HTTP)\n\nExperience with implementation and operation of cross-domain solutions.\nUnderstanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, and routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP).\nExperience with NOC tools like SolarWinds, Nagios, Zabbix, PRTG, or Wireshark.\nKnowledge/experience in administering network monitoring tools such as NeuralStar, and Splunk. ManageEngine experience a plus\nHands-on experience with Cisco equipment - Switch, router configuration\nAn understanding of working in a secure federal environment\nA High-level networking and network security certifications: CISSP, CCNA, MCSE, Security+ or equivalent\nYou are familiarity with ITIL frameworks, incident management, and service desk operations.\nPart-time Hourly Rate: $62 - $69\nThe 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: \nThe candidate's professional background and relevant work experience\nThe specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs\nInternal equity and alignment with current team compensation\nThis role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar, which may include:\nPerformance-based bonuses\nCompany-paid training and/or certifications\nReferral bonuses\nApplication 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.\nAdditional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.\nBenefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:\nHealth, dental, and vision insurance\n401(k) retirement plan with company match\nPaid time off (PTO) and holidays\nParental Leave and dependent care\nFlexible work arrangements\nProfessional development opportunities\nEmployee assistance and wellness programs\nLike 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 and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.\nCommitment to Non-Discrimination\nAll 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.\n What we want you to know:\nIn 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.\n Not ready to apply now? \nSign up to join our newsletter here.","description_format":"text","description_chars":5841,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":true,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity","Flexible schedule","Parental leave","Professional development","Retirement plans","Vision insurance","Wellness"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Digital Government","IT Consulting & Digital Transformation","AI Consulting & Integration"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-22T22:43:50Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":63,"band":"ok","label":"Likely open","p_open":1,"p_active":0.632,"p_room":1,"age_days":1,"expected_fill_days":20,"reasons":["conf:0","stale_co","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-24T06:02:35Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":138000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-part-timeweekend-network-administrator","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/metrostar-part-timeweekend-network-administrator.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-24T21:21:35Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":31326,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-25T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":678241},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=678241"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fmetrostar-part-timeweekend-network-administrator"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fmetrostar-part-timeweekend-network-administrator"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fmetrostar-part-timeweekend-network-administrator"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/metrostar-part-timeweekend-network-administrator\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fmetrostar-part-timeweekend-network-administrator"}]}