Network Engineer II - Global Transport Network

About the role

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Network Engineer II to support a global transport network serving the US Special Operations Command and its mission partners. The role provides Tier II network engineering and operational support for enterprise, tactical and transport networks, works 24/7/365 in a network operations centre and requires shift work. It is a temporary position of about 12 months covering an approved leave of absence; continued employment beyond the assignment is not guaranteed.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot and restore network services across routed, switched, terrestrial, wireless, RF and satellite environments
• Support ISR transport architectures and data transport systems, working with NOCs, service delivery teams, government stakeholders and OEM partners
• Perform root-cause analysis of outages and performance issues and document findings and corrective actions
• Configure, maintain and troubleshoot Cisco-based solutions using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, multicast, QoS and VPN
• Support commissioning, integration, testing and fielding of new communications systems and transport capabilities
• Deliver operational reports, outage summaries and status briefings to customer leadership
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, SOPs, configuration baselines and knowledge repositories
• Support Information Assurance, RMF, STIG implementation and cybersecurity compliance
• Occasional travel, site surveys, acceptance testing and field troubleshooting

Required profile

• Active, in-scope US Government Secret clearance and US citizenship
• DoD 8140 qualification for Network Operations Specialist (Intermediate), via education, military training, certifications or a combination
• Ability to travel worldwide, including remote or austere locations, with trips up to two months
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex network issues in routed and switched infrastructures
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Required skills

• Cisco networking technologies and enterprise network management tools
• BGP, OSPF, multicast routing, VLANs, VPNs and network performance monitoring
• Packet analysis, log analysis, fault isolation and root-cause investigation
• Preferred: experience with SOCOM, combatant command environments, ISR mission systems, OCONUS operations, prior military service or DOD customer support

To apply, candidates are invited to use the company's online application form.