Network Engineer Support

Trace Systems

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Network Engineer responsible for maintaining and optimizing mission‑critical network operations. Strong technical expertise in routing, switching, SATCOM, and secure communications within military or government environments. Strong understanding of routing protocols, secure communications, and network troubleshooting. Manage and maintain core network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VoIP systems, and circuit connectivity. Support VOSIP and other critical voice and data services across the theater. Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and technical guidance for network operations. Install, operate, and maintain RF/satellite systems, IP networks, and fiber distribution systems. Administer network hardware such as ASR, Nexus, 7200/3900/3800/6500/4500/3700/3500 series devices, ASAs, and Netscreens. Support systems including GEM‑X, ACS/TACACS, CWNCM, Route Explorer, and IP management tools. Apply advanced routing knowledge (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, DMVPN/NHRP) at a CCNP level with CCIE‑level understanding. Create and maintain technical documentation and network health reports.

Requirements

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (Interim Secret Clearance is acceptable)
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively complex experience in computer simulation, client-server architectures, advanced networking techniques and protocols, data bases (flat-file, relational, and object-oriented), high-order programming languages, and operating systems (e.g., UNIX/ULTRIX, HP-UX, SUN-OS, VAX/VMS, Harris VOS)
• At least two (2) years experience in design and development of advanced networking techniques and protocols, data base management systems, and programming in high order languages (e.g., C, C++, ADA, FORTRAN)
• Required certifications: Network+ and Security+
• Able to travel to support mission up to 10%
• Apply advanced routing knowledge (BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, DMVPN/NHRP) at a CCNP level with CCIE‑level understanding

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and optimizing mission‑critical network operations
• Manage and maintain core network infrastructure, including routers, switches, VoIP systems, and circuit connectivity
• Support VOSIP and other critical voice and data services across the theater
• Perform system testing, troubleshooting, and technical guidance for network operations
• Install, operate, and maintain RF/satellite systems, IP networks, and fiber distribution systems
• Administer network hardware such as ASR, Nexus, 7200/3900/3800/6500/4500/3700/3500 series devices, ASAs, and Netscreens
• Support systems including GEM‑X, ACS/TACACS, CWNCM, Route Explorer, and IP management tools
• Create and maintain technical documentation and network health reports

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees