Senior Network Engineer

Trace Systems Inc.; Sembach; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Trace Systems Inc. seeks a Senior Network Engineer in Sembach to design, implement, and secure DoD networks, including LAN/WLAN/WAN, firewalls, VPNs, and IDS. You will document changes, evaluate vendor products, and ensure DoD/DHA compliance across multiple sites.

Candidates must hold a US Secret clearance, CCNP and CISSP, and have experience with Windows, UNIX/OpenVMS, and DoD Health Care IT systems.

Qualifikationen

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• DoD 8570.01 IAM Level III certification (or equivalent).
• CCNP and CISSP certifications.
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems.
• Mastery of key networking protocols and IEEE 802 standards.
• Experience supporting routers, switches, terminal servers, and long‑haul WAN connectivity.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

TCP/IP

VPN

IDS

Windows AD

UNIX/OpenVMS

Routing protocols

Security best practices

Documentation

Policy compliance

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

Network sniffers

Jobbeschreibung

Job Overview

Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Sembach, Germany

Project status: The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.
• US Citizenship is required.
• 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 Qualifications

• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.