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Network Engineer
Network Engineer (Enterprise & Platform IT Group – MAME Area)
About Metrea
Metrea delivers effects-as-a-service to national security partners across five domains and mission areas, including:
- Airborne ISR, electronic warfare
- Secure communications
- Aerial refuelling, special air missions
- Aerial firefighting
- Advanced simulation
We own the full stack—designing, building, and operating turnkey capabilities that provide asymmetrical advantage against evolving threats.
Our Operating Model
Our approach is built on three interlocking pillars:
- Support Groups – A global shared-service model (people, finance, operations, etc.) enabling other teams to focus purely on delivery
- Core Groups – Develop and end-to-end own mission capabilities
- Market Groups – Apply regional expertise to align capabilities with the wicked problems accessible in the Americas, EMEA, and Asia-Pacific
Our True Partner mindset ensures we deliver effects—not just equipment. By maintaining a lab-to-field closed-loop innovation cycle, we keep our customers ahead in an environment that demands speed, intelligence, and accountability.
Group Overview
Metrea Management connects design with effect—bridging the gap between engineering and operational environments—using vertically integrated stacks of capability. Our secure, evolving, and lean networks unleash efficiency without compromise. Headquartered in Washington, DC, with global presence in:
- The United States
- The United Kingdom
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
Position Summary
As a Network Engineer within the MAME Area (Platform Group IT Engineering), this role is critical for ensuring our enterprise-wide on-premises, cloud, and hybrid network infrastructure remains secure, resilient, and operational.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, deploy, and maintain enterprise network infrastructure (routers, switches, wireless, firewalls) across classified and unclassified environments
- Partner with multiple teams (Senior Network Engineers, Cybersecurity, Cloud Operations, SOC) to deliver mission-ready connectivity
- Troubleshoot, resolve, and respond to incidents to maintain 4.999 uptime (99.99%)
- Monitor and manage security posture using SIEM, SNMP, and Wireshark
- Collaborate on change management, firmware upgrades, and network automation
- Document SOPs, runbooks, topology diagrams, and incident reports
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What You’ll Do
Technical Responsibilities
- Configure and optimise hybrid networks (Cisco, Aruba, Palo Alto) across LAN/WAN/WLAN/SD-WAN/VPN
- Enforce network security via firewalls, IPS/IDS, NAC, and compliancedriven segmentation (NIST, CMMC, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials)
- Support cloud-native elements (AWS VNETs, PrivateLink, Azure VNETs, ExpressRoute)
- Deploy and manage next-gen wireless systems (802.11ax, Secur الطرف الإسرائيلي WPA3, 802.1X authentication)
- Conduct Tier 2 Tier 3 troubleshooting and lead incident response
- Automate routine tasks using Python, Ansible, or PowerShell
- Write and maintain network documentation, SOP runbooks, and incident reports
Collaboration
- Work cross-functionally with SysAdmin, DevOps, SOC, and Security teams
- Liaise with vendors to resolve hardware/software issues
What You Bring
Essential
- 5–8 years of network engineering/admin experience in multi-site enterprise networks (500+ endpoints)
- Expertise in Cisco (Catalyst, Nexus) or Aruba enterprise platforms
- Hands-on knowledge of IP networking (TCP/IP, OSI), routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, EIGRP), and switching (VLANs, VxLAN, STP)
- Strong grasp of firewall solutions (Palo Alto or equivalent), ACLs, VPNs (IPSec, SSL/TLS), DNS, DHCP, IPAM
- Experience with network monitoring tools (SNMP, NetFlow, Wireshark, SolarWinds)
- Experience with Aruba- or Cisco-based wireless architectures
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Preferred
- Cisco Network Professional, CNP, or equivalent certification
- Knowledge of defense cyber security frameworks (NIST-800-171, CMMC, ITAR)
- Experience with SDN/SD-WAN or Zero Trust (ZTNA) principles
- Familiarity with Azure ExpressRoute or AWS Direct Connect
Benefits
- Private Medical Insurance
- Subsidised gym membership via Wellhub
- Electric/Hybrid vehicle allowance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Salary-sacrificed pension (12%)
- Bonus scheme
- Free lunch on office days
- 30+ days PTO (plus bank holidays)
- Enhanced Parental Leave
About Work
- Location: Hybrid – Minimum 3 days at London, UK branch
- Travel: ~25% business travel expected
- Security: Security clearance required – Discussed in interview
- Work Schedule: Full-time, Mon-Fri, 9:00AM–6:00PM – Exempt roles occasionally on-call.
- Remuneration: Competitive and commensurate with experience
About Metrea’s Firmware
Driven by our core value (Rooted in Humility) and four cornerstone attributes—Entrepreneurial, Systematic, Discerning, Over-Deliver—our Teammate Firmware shapes how we work:
- Hyper-collaborative, web-like team structures foster agility and ownership
- Dynamic hierarchies align authority with expertise, enabling real-time adaptation
- Curiosity, trust, and disciplined problem-solving drive our ability to protect national interests and legacy
AAP/EEO Statement
Metrea Management Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We assess candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or other protected status.
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