MAF Journeyman Network Engineer

Trace Systems•Scott AFB, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Trace Systems is seeking a MAF Journeyman Network Engineer to provide hands-on network configuration, implementation, troubleshooting, and sustainment for Mobility Air Forces traffic integrated into EACN at Scott AFB. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage. This role involves configuring, implementing, and supporting network infrastructure, operating systems, and computer data exchange equipment used to integrate MAF Operations traffic into EACN. The engineer will identify and resolve network performance issues affecting MAF Operations, and troubleshoot, repair or replace, configure, monitor, and upgrade network equipment and supporting systems. Support will be provided for approved integration, test, installation, transition, and cutover activities for new MAF capabilities. Maintaining accurate configurations, diagrams, implementation records, tickets, and technical procedures is essential. The role requires coordination with senior engineers, cybersecurity personnel, Government engineers, and operational users, as well as supporting network monitoring, compliance, performance analysis, and restoration of service.

Requirements

Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (minimum); higher-level eligibility may be required based on assigned access.
US Citizenship is required.
Candidates must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. DoD 8140 Work Role(s): 441 Network Operations Specialist, Proficiency Level: Intermediate.
Qualifying credentials include a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Data Science or Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
Qualifying certifications may include CEH, Cloud+, GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP, or other DoD 8140-approved certifications. Higher proficiency-level or equivalent DoD 8140-approved certifications applicable to the assigned work role may also be accepted.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
Ability to work in a secure DoD environment and comply with applicable Air Force, installation, and program security requirements.
3+ years of network administration or engineering experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
DoD-approved IA baseline certification commensurate with the position, or ability to obtain it within six months.
Experience with Cisco routing and switching, troubleshooting, monitoring, implementation, and technical documentation.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Mobility Air Forces, airborne communications, EACN, A2G2, SATCOM, or Air Force networks.
Experience with network integration, classified environments, DISA STIGs, SolarWinds, Splunk, or ServiceNow.
Prior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense or U.S. Air Force customers.
Experience supporting mission-essential communications in distributed, multi-site environments.

Responsibilities

Configure, implement, and support network infrastructure, operating systems, and computer data exchange equipment used to integrate MAF Operations traffic into EACN.
Identify and resolve network performance issues affecting MAF Operations.
Troubleshoot, repair or replace, configure, monitor, and upgrade network equipment and supporting systems.
Support approved integration, test, installation, transition, and cutover activities for new MAF capabilities.
Maintain accurate configurations, diagrams, implementation records, tickets, and technical procedures.
Coordinate with senior engineers, cybersecurity personnel, Government engineers, and operational users.
Support network monitoring, compliance, performance analysis, and restoration of service.