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The Network Engineer II wil provide Tier II network engineering and operational support for enterprise, tactical, and transport network infrastructures supporting mission-critical operations. * Will support 24/7/365 shift work in support global operations network operations center. * Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and restore network services across routed, switched, terrestrial, wireless, RF, and satellite communications environments.

* Support ISR transport architectures and associated data transport systems ensuring reliable delivery of operational mission data. * Work closely with Network Operations Centers (NOCs), service delivery teams, government stakeholders, and OEM partners to resolve incidents and improve service performance. * Perform root-cause analysis of network outages, performance degradation, and operational disruptions while documenting findings and corrective actions.

* Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco-based networking solutions utilizing protocols including BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, multicast, QoS, and VPN technologies. * Support commissioning, integration, testing, and fielding of new communications systems, network infrastructure, and transport capabilities. * Prepare and deliver operational reports, technical assessments, outage summaries, and status briefings to customer leadership.

* Provide technical assistance to users operating from headquarters, regional hubs, remote sites, and forward-deployed locations. * Participate in preventive maintenance activities, system upgrades, technology refresh efforts, and lifecycle replacement initiatives. * Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, and knowledge management repositories.

* Coordinate activities with engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, logistics support teams, and program management staff to ensure mission success. * Support Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIG implementation, and cybersecurity compliance activities. * Assist with capacity planning, network optimization, performance tuning, and modernization initiatives supporting customer objectives.

* Support occasional travel requirements, site surveys, acceptance testing, and field troubleshooting activities as required. 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, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or related technical field OR equivalent combination of education and experience . * DoD/Military Training (OR) * Certification (OR) * DoD-approved 8140-aligned certification for DCWF 441 (Intermediate), such as: CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, CEH, Or other equivalent DoD-recognized certifications aligned to the work role.

* 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. Desired Qualification * Experience supporting SOCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, TRANSCOM, Space Force, or other Combatant Command environments. * Knowledge of ISR mission systems, sensor transport architectures and tactical data transport networks.

* Experience supporting OCONUS operations and remote-site sustainment activities. * Prior military service or experience supporting DOD customers. 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.

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