Senior Network Engineer - Mobility Air Forces

About the role

Trace Systems is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to provide Tier III analysis, design and integration support for Mobility Air Forces requirements within EACN at Scott AFB, Illinois. The role evaluates new technologies and engineers the integration of new aircraft and communications capabilities; the associated project is currently in the proposal stage.

Key responsibilities

• Provide network analysis and design services to engineer, evaluate and recommend technologies that integrate MAF Operations requirements into EACN.
• Support Government engineers with technical oversight of the EACN platform and MAF integration activities.
• Develop architectures, implementation approaches, test plans, configurations and technical recommendations for new MAF capabilities.
• Prepare a Network Installation and Configuration Guide before changes to an operational system, network or gateway.
• Coordinate integration of new aircraft, network transport and communications with engineering, test, cybersecurity and operations stakeholders.
• Validate changes in the SIL or approved test environment before operational deployment.
• Troubleshoot complex integration and performance issues and document approved baselines and changes.

Required profile

• Active, in-scope US Government Top Secret clearance (higher levels may be required).
• US citizenship required due to contract requirements.
• Meets DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned role (Work Role 441 Network Operations Specialist, Advanced proficiency).
• 5+ years of senior network engineering experience in complex enterprise, airborne or DoD communications environments.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, IT or a related field preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required.

Required skills

• Current CCNP certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.
• DoD-approved IA baseline certification, or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Advanced experience with network architecture, Cisco routing and switching, integration, testing and technical documentation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work in a secure DoD environment.
• Desired: experience with Mobility Air Forces, airborne communications, aircraft integration, EACN, A2G2 or SATCOM, SIL testing, configuration management, cybersecurity compliance or network automation, and prior military service or DoD/Air Force customer support.

What we offer

• Base salary range of $92,000 to $120,000, depending on location, experience and performance.
• Health insurance, flexible spending account, wellness program, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plan, company holidays and paid time off.