Transport Network Engineer

Trace Systems • Pope Army Airfield, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• 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.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical field; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 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 4 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.
• 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.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for varied audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Hands‑on experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco firewalls, and related networking technologies is highly preferred.
• Experience with security documentation, compliance activities, and accreditation lifecycle processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level