Senior Network Engineer

Trace Systems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide Tier III engineering, architecture, integration, testing, and sustainment support for EACN at Scott AFB, Illinois. This role supports operational A2G2 sites and the Systems Integration Laboratory, guiding baseline configuration and future-state technical solutions. The associated project is currently in the proposal stage.

Responsibilities

• Provide network analysis and design services; evaluate and recommend technologies that meet new EACN requirements and optimize network and system performance.
• Support overarching EACN technical architecture, configuration and change management, and current- and future-state planning.
• Troubleshoot network issues affecting operational A2G2 sites and platforms that access the A2G2 environment.
• Establish and maintain A2G2 baseline configurations and the SIL, including installation and functional testing of software, patches, TCTOs, TCNOs, and directives.
• Ensure new hardware, software, and configuration changes are documented, installed, and tested in the SIL before operational implementation.
• Develop Network Installation and Configuration Guides, disaster-recovery solutions, technical documentation, checklists, diagrams, and procedures.
• Review and configure routers, switches, firewalls, CIDR/VLSM, DNS, network-management services, encryption, satellite transport, servers, backups, and SNMP tools.
• Create scripts, executables, graphs, and maps; provide trend analysis on availability, utilization, outages, and system health.
• Design and implement technical solutions for integration of new network transport capabilities into EACN.

Requirements

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Top Secret clearance (minimum); higher-level eligibility may be required based on assigned access.
• US Citizenship is required due to the nature of the work and contract requirements.
• Must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role: Network Operations Specialist (441), Proficiency Level: Advanced.
• Qualifying credentials include a Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
• Qualifying certifications may include Security+, CASP+, CCNA, CCNP Security, CCSP, GCED, GCIA, GCLD, GDSA, GFACT, or other DoD 8140-approved certifications.
• 5+ years of network engineering experience supporting complex enterprise or DoD LAN/WAN environments.
• Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 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.
• Advanced experience with Cisco routing and switching, firewalls, network design, troubleshooting, testing, and technical documentation.
• 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.

Skills

• Experience with EACN, A2G2, SIL environments, airborne communications, SATCOM, VoIP, or executive airlift support.
• Experience with Python or network automation, SolarWinds, Splunk, ServiceNow, SNMP, DISA STIGs, and classified networks.
• 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.

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000. Actual salaries may vary above or below this range based on factors including location, experience, and performance.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee wellness program
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Company holidays and paid time off (PTO)