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The engineer delivers trusted technical leadership through hands-on execution and disciplined engineering practices.\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:\nWork as part of a collaborative and high-performing team delivering technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government\nPerform daily operations & maintenance (O&M) and provisioning for mission-critical telecommunications environments\nAnalyze IT architecture to support long-range planning and modernization efforts\nCreate engineering roadmaps, technical designs, configurations, rack elevations, and bills of materials (BOMs)\nEnsure solutions comply with DoD standards and commercial best practices\nParticipate in Agile planning, execution, and continuous improvement activities\nSupport mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure with a focus on reliability and performance\nCommunicate technical decisions and designs clearly to stakeholders and customers\nEstablish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and delivery excellence\nApply creativity and engineering judgment to design innovative solutions that meet mission and customer needs\nWhat you’ll need to succeed:\nActive U.S. Government Issued Top Secret security clearance (or higher level classification).\nRequired technical certifications include BICSI RCDD.\nPossess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 441 Network Operations Specialist work role, such as Network+, Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, or CCNP Security.\n12+ years of experience analyzing, designing, and supporting IT and telecommunications infrastructure solutions using DoD and commercial standards.\nDemonstrated experience supporting daily operations and maintenance, including direct-touch maintenance and provisioning of telecommunications and IT infrastructure.\nProven ability to analyze existing IT architectures and develop long-range strategic plans, including modernization and sustainment roadmaps.\nHands-on experience creating and maintaining engineering work products, including rack elevations, data center configuration diagrams, IT roadmaps, engineering configurations, and bills of materials.\nOperational experience ensuring data center and telecommunications system designs adhere to DoD requirements and commercial best practices.\nDemonstrated experience designing, integrating, and supporting Voice over IP and unified communications infrastructure, including call control, voice gateways, Quality of Service, and voice services integration within enterprise and data center environments.\nBachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required. Relevant experience may substitute where appropriate.\nAbility to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.\nThis position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.\nSALARY RANGE: $170,000 - $230,000\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. 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