Senior Network Engineer

MetroStar Systems is looking for a Senior Network Engineer that loves working on unusually complex problems and provides highly innovative solutions. Assists in the design, definition, development, and testing of cloud solution components; serves as a liaison between clients and developers to ensure that all infrastructure requirements are met. If you want to join a company that values using cutting-edge enterprise cloud platforms to guide clients as they modernize their IT infrastructure, then we want you to work for MetroStar!

Come be a game changer and join our team!

You'll love our opportunity if you have: (This is the stuff you MUST have to be a fit)

• at least 7 years of experience with leading networking solutions with the government, public, or private industry
• at least 7 years of experience doing with firewall, network security and monitoring solutions (including leading firewall vendors, such as Palo Alto, CheckPoint, Fortinet, Cisco Firepower, or ASA)
• experience with Git, Jenkins, and Ansible for implementing CI/CD pipeline solutions, infrastructure as code, and automation solutions
• knowledge of network security concepts, including packet-capture, intrusion detection, encryption in transit, break-and-inspect, and OWASP
• knowledge of the OSI model, TCP/IP, TLS, FISMA, FedRAMP, PCI, RMF, DoD cybersecurity policies and control frameworks, modern encryption algorithms, IPSec, and TLS
• knowledge of cloud-native and 3rd party network solutions to protect information hosted in Cloud providers, including AWS, web application firewalls, and application delivery solutions, such as F5-BIG IP, Citrix ADC, and NGINX
• the ability to analyze requirements, design, implement, and operate highly available and scalable firewall and network security solutions in cloud environments
• the ability to lead a team of engineers in the development of complex integrated solutions
• an active or the ability to obtain a security clearance

We'll REALLY love you if: (This is the bonus stuff that makes you stand out)

• You have experience with AWS cloud native network and solutions, including Security Groups and ACLs, VPC, Transit Gateway, VPC FlowLogs, PrivateLink, and Direct Connect
• You have experience with software-defined network and WAN solutions
• You have experience with network monitoring and security solutions for containerization technologies, including Docker, Kubernetes, and OpenShift
• You have experience with writing proposals, whitepapers, and other technical marketing materials to compete for and win new business
• You have developed code or scripts using Python, JavaScript, or other programming languages
• You have a bachelor’s degree in a Math, Science, or Engineering field
• You have Security+, Cisco CCNA, Cisco CCNP, Palo Alto PCNSE, Palo Alto PCNSA, CISSP, AWS, GCP, or Microsoft Azure certification

What your day will look like:

• You will be involved in AWS Migration projects, O&M tasks, Network and Security Tasks
• You will Lead Maintenance and Patching deployments. 
• You will Lead incident troubleshooting sessions. 
• Create and maintain documentation. 

The Admin Stuff:  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.

The Legal Stuff:  MetroStar Systems is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of MetroStar Systems.