Junior Network Engineer

Trace Systems Inc.; Spanaway (WA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Trace Systems is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to support Tier I network operations at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. You will coordinate with users and site personnel, monitor systems, support Active Directory, and document incidents to ensure timely restoration.

The role requires DoD contracting experience, a Secret clearance, and DoD 8140 compliance. A 1+ year background in IT support and a Network+ certification are preferred, with opportunities for growth within a defense-focused

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• US Citizenship required.
• DoD 8140 Work Roles: 441 Network Operations Specialist (Basic).
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or related military training.
• CompTIA Network+ certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• DoD IA baseline certification or ability to obtain within six months.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• 1+ year of IT support or network operations experience.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, network monitoring, Microsoft Active Directory, ticketing, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate network requirements with users, site personnel, and higher-tier engineering support.
• Perform system administration tasks on Microsoft Active Directory networks.
• Operate Government-furnished network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds, to provide real-time statistics and support troubleshooting.
• Create, update, and verify incident tickets, including accurate descriptions, actions taken, and resolution details.
• Support the Air Force Network Operations Center, Network Operations Division, 26th Network Operations Group Detachment 2, Network Security Division, and AFCERT requirements.
• Assist with routine network checks, user coordination, documentation, escalation, and restoration of service.
• Maintain technical publications and support accountability for assigned EACN equipment when designated.

Skills

Secret clearance

TCP/IP

Network monitoring

Tier I support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT fields

Tools

Active Directory

SolarWinds

ServiceNow

CompTIA Network+

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title

Junior Network Engineer

Location

Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking a Junior Network Engineer to provide Tier I network operations, user coordination, monitoring, Active Directory support, ticket documentation, and troubleshooting assistance for EACN at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

• Coordinate network requirements with users, site personnel, and higher-tier engineering support.
• Perform system-administration tasks on Microsoft Active Directory networks.
• Operate Government-furnished network monitoring tools, including SolarWinds, to provide real-time statistics and support troubleshooting.
• Create, update, and verify incident tickets, including accurate descriptions, actions taken, and resolution details.
• Support the Air Force Network Operations Center, Network Operations Division, 26th Network Operations Group Detachment 2, Network Security Division, and AFCERT requirements.
• Assist with routine network checks, user coordination, documentation, escalation, and restoration of service.
• Maintain technical publications and support accountability for assigned EACN equipment when designated.

Salary

Salary Minimum: $63,000

Salary Maximum: $81,000

In compliance with applicable state and local pay transparency requirements, the following compensation information is provided for this position. The base salary range represents the minimum and maximum compensation Trace reasonably expects to offer for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation within the range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, location, experience, qualifications, skills, and performance.

Benefits

Trace provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, which may include health insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, company holidays, and paid time off (PTO).

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (minimum); higher-level eligibility may be required based on assigned access.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Candidates must meet the applicable DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. DoD 8140 Work Role(s): 441 Network Operations Specialist, Proficiency Level: Basic; and may qualify through education, military training, certifications, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying credentials include a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Data Science or Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
• Qualifying certifications may include CND, Network+, or other DoD 8140-approved certifications. Higher proficiency-level or equivalent DoD 8140-approved certifications applicable to the assigned work role may also be accepted.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work in a secure DoD environment and comply with applicable Air Force, installation, and program security requirements.
• 1+ year of IT support, network operations, system administration, or technical customer-support experience.
• Current CompTIA Network+ certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• DoD-approved IA baseline certification commensurate with the position, or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Working knowledge of TCP/IP, network monitoring, Microsoft Active Directory, ticketing, and troubleshooting.

Desired Qualification

• Experience supporting Air Force users, classified networks, EACN, A2G2, SolarWinds, or ServiceNow.
• Relevant military communications, help desk, network operations, or technical training.
• Prior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense or U.S. Air Force customers.
• Experience supporting mission-essential communications in distributed, multi-site environments.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical training or associate degree in information technology preferred.

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.

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