Junior Network Engineer – DoD Ops, AD & SolarWinds

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

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