Sr. Telecommunications Design Engineer III (6868)

MetroStar
Washington, DC
On-site

Who this role is best for

Best suited to telecommunications professionals with DoD experience working in federal government environments.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who have created engineering roadmaps and technical designs for complex systems
    — “Create engineering roadmaps, technical designs, configurations, rack elevations, and bills of materials (BOMs)”
  • Professionals with a strong foundation in Voice over IP and unified communications integration
    — “designing, integrating, and supporting Voice over IP and unified communications infrastructure”

Things to consider

  • Security clearance is mandatory, making this role inaccessible to candidates without Top Secret clearance
    — “Active U.S. Government Issued Top Secret security clearance (or higher level classification)”
  • This role may involve working during government shutdowns or emergencies, which is a critical operational commitment
    — “This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience with DoD 8140 certifications and commercial best practices in your resume and interview responses
    — “DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 441 Network Operations Specialist work role”
  • Highlight your ability to analyze IT architectures and develop long-range sustainment plans
    — “Proven ability to analyze existing IT architectures and develop long-range strategic plans”
  • Demonstrate your capability to deliver technical leadership and maintain customer trust in mission-critical settings
    — “deliver trusted technical leadership through hands-on execution and disciplined engineering practices”
  • Showcase hands-on experience with engineering work products like rack elevations and BOMs
    — “Hands-on experience creating and maintaining engineering work products”
  • Demonstrate your ability to communicate technical decisions clearly to stakeholders
    — “Communicate technical decisions and designs clearly to stakeholders and customers”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • delivering technical solutions within federal government
  • creating engineering roadmaps and technical designs
  • supporting mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure
Typical background
telecommunications engineeringIT architecture analysisAgile methodologies

Skills & requirements

Required

Telecommunications EngineeringIT Architecture AnalysisAgile MethodologiesDod Standards ComplianceTelecommunications Infrastructure SupportVoice Over IP Design

Preferred

Bicsi RCDD CertificationDod 8140 Certification

Stack & domain

Dod StandardsCommercial Best PracticesBicsi RCDDDod 8140 CertificationNetwork+Security+Cloud+SSCPCasp+CisspCCNP SecurityVoice Over IPUnified Communications InfrastructureCall ControlVoice GatewaysQuality Of ServiceVoice Services IntegrationIT RoadmapsEngineering ConfigurationsBills Of MaterialsCollaborativeHigh-performing TeamTechnical LeadershipDisciplined Engineering PracticesTechnical ExpertiseDelivery ExcellenceCreativityEngineering JudgmentTelecommunicationsIT ArchitectureLong-range PlanningModernization EffortsMission-critical Telecommunications InfrastructureReliability And PerformanceAgile PlanningContinuous Improvement Activities

About the role

Original posting from MetroStar

As a Sr. Telecommunications Design Engineer III, you’ll serves as a senior telecommunications engineering authority supporting both O&M and long-range planning. The engineer delivers trusted technical leadership through hands-on execution and disciplined engineering practices.

We 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.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us, then check out the job description below!

What you’ll do:

Work as part of a collaborative and high-performing team delivering technical solutions within the highest levels of the federal government

Perform daily operations & maintenance (O&M) and provisioning for mission-critical telecommunications environments

Analyze IT architecture to support long-range planning and modernization efforts

Create engineering roadmaps, technical designs, configurations, rack elevations, and bills of materials (BOMs)

Ensure solutions comply with DoD standards and commercial best practices

Participate in Agile planning, execution, and continuous improvement activities

Support mission-critical telecommunications infrastructure with a focus on reliability and performance

Communicate technical decisions and designs clearly to stakeholders and customers

Establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence through technical expertise and delivery excellence

Apply creativity and engineering judgment to design innovative solutions that meet mission and customer needs

What you’ll need to succeed:

Active U.S. Government Issued Top Secret security clearance (or higher level classification).

Required technical certifications include BICSI RCDD.

Possess DoD 8140 certification aligned to the 441 Network Operations Specialist work role, such as Network+, Security+, Cloud+, SSCP, CASP+, CISSP, or CCNP Security.

12+ years of experience analyzing, designing, and supporting IT and telecommunications infrastructure solutions using DoD and commercial standards.

Demonstrated experience supporting daily operations and maintenance, including direct-touch maintenance and provisioning of telecommunications and IT infrastructure.

Proven ability to analyze existing IT architectures and develop long-range strategic plans, including modernization and sustainment roadmaps.

Hands-on experience creating and maintaining engineering work products, including rack elevations, data center configuration diagrams, IT roadmaps, engineering configurations, and bills of materials.

Operational experience ensuring data center and telecommunications system designs adhere to DoD requirements and commercial best practices.

Demonstrated 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.

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field is required. Relevant experience may substitute where appropriate.

Ability to contribute immediately with minimal ramp-up in a mission-critical operational environment.

This position is designated as essential personnel supporting continuity of operations and may require work during government shutdowns, emergencies, or other critical situations.

SALARY RANGE:  $170,000 - $230,000

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 and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

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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