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Transport Network Engineer Location : Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC This position is pending contract award. Job Responsibilities Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Transport Network ...
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What jobs are in computer networking?
What is the difference between a network engineer and a network administrator?
A network engineer is responsible for designing and building a network, as well as for acquiring and locating required physical components. A network administrator is responsible for the daily functionality of the network, ensuring reliability and data security. Admins create and remove users and group permissions, following best practices for network security. Both jobs require specialized technical knowledge and coordination with stakeholders throughout the organization.
What is the difference between Network vs Network Administrator?
| Aspect | Network | Network Administrator |
|---|---|---|
| Certifications | CCNA, CompTIA Network+ | CCNA, CompTIA Network+, Cisco certifications |
| Work Environment | Designing, planning, and implementing networks | Managing, maintaining, and troubleshooting networks |
| Job Responsibilities | Network architecture, hardware setup | Network monitoring, user support, security |
| Industry Usage | Used broadly in network design and planning | Commonly employed in daily network management |
While both roles involve working with networks, a 'Network' professional typically focuses on designing and planning network infrastructure, whereas a 'Network Administrator' manages and maintains existing networks. The Network role is more strategic, while the Network Administrator handles operational tasks to ensure network stability and security.
What are some typical challenges faced by network engineers in maintaining network security, and how can they be addressed?

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Job description
Job Title: Transport Network Engineer
Location: Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC
This position is pending contract award.
Job Responsibilities
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.
- 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.
Minimum Qualifications
- Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
- Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
- Candidates must meet the qualification requirements of DoDM 8140.03 for the DCWF 441 - Network Operations Specialist (Intermediate) work role through an approved qualification pathway (Education, DoD Military/Training, Certification, or a combination thereof), as defined by the applicable contract. Qualification Pathways (One or More May Apply)
- Education (OR)
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Software Engineering.
- DoD/Military Training (OR)
- 4C-255N (CP)
- 4-11-C22 (CP)
- 4-11-C23
- 102-25S30-C45 (NS)
- F07DZZ1
- M03KBSG
- M10KBSB
- M22KBS4
- A-260-0061
- A-260-0100
- Network Operations Specialist (Intermediate) Playlist
- DISA (441) Training
- Certification (OR)
- DoD-approved 8140-aligned certification for DCWF 441 (Intermediate), such as:
- CompTIA Security+ CE
- CompTIA CySA+
- SSCP
- GSEC
- CEH
- 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.
- Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex network issues within routed and switched infrastructures.
- Hands-on experience with Cisco networking technologies and enterprise network management tools.
- Working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, multicast routing, VLANs, VPNs, and network performance monitoring solutions.
- Experience performing packet analysis, log analysis, fault isolation, and root-cause investigations.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
Trace Systems
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.
To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text 'tracejobs' to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems
Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.