Transport Network Engineer

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to support a global transport network supporting the US Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role supports critical communications infrastructure and may require occasional 24/7 on-call support for operational needs. The Senior Network Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and validation of transport network solutions across multiple enclaves.

• Engineer and sustain transport network solutions supporting voice, video, and data services across multiple enclaves.

• Implement and optimize routing, switching, and transport architectures ensuring resiliency, redundancy, and high-uptime performance.

• Troubleshoot network incidents, isolate root causes, and implement corrective actions across physical and virtual network layers.

• Assist with network capacity planning, performance monitoring, scalability assessments, and security posture improvements.

• Develop and maintain engineering artifacts including diagrams, build guides, and configuration documentation.

• Participate in systemwide vulnerability, compliance, and configuration audits; execute mitigations as required.

• Support transport-level integration in lab, test, and production environments, including hardware builds and device configuration.

• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to validate designs and support mission-driven network modernization efforts.

• Perform hands-on engineering, configuration development, performance monitoring, and preventative maintenance for transport network systems.

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.

• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US citizenship is required.

• Candidates must meet the qualification requirements of DoDM 8140.03 for the DCWF 451 - System Administrator (Intermediate) work role through an approved qualification pathway (Education, DoD Military/Training, Certification, or a combination thereof), as defined by the applicable contract.

• Qualification Pathways (One or More May Apply)

Education (OR)

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

DoD/Military Training (OR)

Certification (OR)

DoD-approved 8140-aligned certification for DCWF 451 (Intermediate), such as: CompTIA Security+ CE; CompTIA Server+; SSCP; Microsoft role-based certifications; Linux certifications; Or other equivalent DoD-recognized certifications aligned to the work role (or the ability to obtain within required timelines).

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional technical experience.

• Ability to travel worldwide, including to remote or austere locations. Individual trips may extend up to two months, with the possibility of multiple trips per year.

• Strong proficiency in Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing, including designing and supporting complex network architectures.

• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining routing and switching solutions for dynamic, mission-driven environments.

• Hands-on experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco firewalls, and related networking technologies is highly preferred.

• Demonstrated knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, STP, VTP, ACLs, and Layer 3 tunneling, with the ability to monitor, diagnose, and resolve network issues through detailed root-cause analysis.

• Experience configuring and supporting Cisco switches, routers, VPN devices, and cryptographic network components.

• Ability to support IP-based services and connectivity for DOD networks classified and unclassified.

• Skilled in assessing network performance, identifying issues, and implementing effective remediation strategies.

• Experience with security documentation, compliance activities, and accreditation lifecycle processes is preferred.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for varied audiences.

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nation’s security interests at home and abroad– whenever and wherever. We provide enterprise IT, engineering, full life-cycle communications, cybersecurity, cloud and virtualization services and solutions to the United States Department of Defense and other federal agencies. To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.