Senior Network Engineer

Job Responsibilities

• Trace is seeking Senior Network Engineers to support LAN, WLAN, and WAN operations.
• These positions play a critical role in enhancing network security, supporting Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), and ensuring compliance with DoD, DHA, and regional policies.
• The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in advanced networking protocols, security technologies, and enterprise network administration within DoD environments.
• The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.
• Enhance and maintain LAN/WLAN/WAN security, including barrier systems that prevent unauthorized access to MTF systems.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPN technologies, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
• Provide written technical recommendations for network changes, enhancements, or operational improvements.
• Document network changes via tickets, written standards, and coordination with the NetMOD Network Standards Team.
• Evaluate vendor products and recommend solutions that best meet DoD and regional requirements.
• Develop and enforce LAN/WLAN/WAN procedures, ensuring full compliance with DoD, DHA, and regional command directives.
• Communicate status updates and issue resolutions to key customers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across all layers of the OSI model using diagnostics and network administration tools.
• Contribute to policy development, standardization efforts, and best practice documentation.
• Establish and maintain minimum standards for LAN/WLAN/WAN access and overall network performance.
• Lead or participate in additional projects as required.
• Perform duties of subordinate roles when required, including during travel to supported sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Must comply with DoD Directive 8570.01, Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III certification (or equivalent), as required by DoD 8570.01‑M.
• Certifications required: CCNP and CISSP.
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems required.
• Mastery of key networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP/S, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, V.35, RS‑449, and associated IEEE 802 standards (802.1d/q/w, 802.3, 802.5, 802.10, 802.11, 802.3u/z).
• Strong understanding of synchronous/asynchronous communications, Ethernet (Fast and Gigabit), FDDI, ATM, and other communications media used by DoD and DHA.
• Proficiency with OTDRs, cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cabling standards.
• Expert-level experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments using Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS.
• Experience supporting routers, switches, terminal servers, and long‑haul WAN connectivity.

Desired Qualification

• Expertise with Windows networking, Cisco Systems, and SolarWinds Orion.
• Strong familiarity with Zero Trust architectures (preferred).

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, and 5 years of directly related experience; OR
• Completion of a certified technical/vocational program and 10 years of progressively complex related experience.

About the Role

• 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.

Benefits

• Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.