Network Engineer II

Trace Systems Inc.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Network Engineer II at Fort Bragg, NC, to support a global transport network. This temporary 12‑month assignment requires 24/7 shift coverage, with incidents managed across global operations and military partners.

You will work with NOCs and stakeholders, troubleshooting Cisco networks and performing RCAs, with travel as needed and strong emphasis on security and RMF compliance.

Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• DoD 8140 qualifications or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree in IT/Cybersecurity/CS or related field.
• Ability to travel worldwide, including long deployments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex routed/switched networks.
• Cisco networking experience.
• Knowledge of BGP, OSPF, multicast, VLANs, VPNs.
• Strong communication skills.
• Willingness for shift work.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier II network engineering and operational support.
• Monitor, diagnose, and restore network services across environments.
• Support ISR transport architectures and data transport systems.
• Coordinate with NOCs, stakeholders, and partners to resolve incidents.
• Perform root-cause analysis for outages and degradation.
• Configure Cisco-based networking solutions using BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs.
• Assist with commissioning, testing, and fielding of new systems.
• Prepare operational reports and status briefings for leadership.
• Maintain network documentation and SOPs; support RMF/IA compliance.

Skills

Network troubleshooting

Cisco networking

BGP

OSPF

VPN technologies

Communication

Shift work

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (IT/CIS/CS)

High School Diploma

Tools

Network management tools

Enterprise network tools

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Network Engineer II

Location: Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Network Engineer II to support a global transport network supporting the US Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role supports critical communications infrastructure and will require shift work. The Network Engineer II will provide Tier II network engineering and operational support for enterprise, tactical, and transport network infrastructures supporting mission‑critical operations. This is a temporary position anticipated to last approximately 12 months and is intended to provide coverage during an approved leave of absence. The actual duration of the assignment may be shorter or longer depending on the timing of the return from leave and business needs. The position may end upon the return from leave. Continued employment beyond the temporary assignment is not guaranteed and would depend on available positions and business needs.

• Will support 24/7/365 shift work in support global operations network operations center.
• Monitor, analyze, troubleshoot, and restore network services across routed, switched, terrestrial, wireless, RF, and satellite communications environments.
• Support ISR transport architectures and associated data transport systems ensuring reliable delivery of operational mission data.
• Work closely with Network Operations Centers (NOCs), service delivery teams, government stakeholders, and OEM partners to resolve incidents and improve service performance.
• Perform root‑cause analysis of network outages, performance degradation, and operational disruptions while documenting findings and corrective actions.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco‑based networking solutions utilizing protocols including BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, VLANs, multicast, QoS, and VPN technologies.
• Support commissioning, integration, testing, and fielding of new communications systems, network infrastructure, and transport capabilities.
• Prepare and deliver operational reports, technical assessments, outage summaries, and status briefings to customer leadership.
• Provide technical assistance to users operating from headquarters, regional hubs, remote sites, and forward‑deployed locations.
• Participate in preventive maintenance activities, system upgrades, technology refresh efforts, and lifecycle replacement initiatives.
• Maintain network documentation, diagrams, standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, and knowledge management repositories.
• Coordinate activities with engineering teams, cybersecurity personnel, logistics support teams, and program management staff to ensure mission success.
• Support Information Assurance (IA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), STIG implementation, and cybersecurity compliance activities.
• Assist with capacity planning, network optimization, performance tuning, and modernization initiatives supporting customer objectives.
• Support occasional travel requirements, site surveys, acceptance testing, and field troubleshooting activities as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• 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 (Intermediate); and may qualify through education, military training, certifications, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying 8140 credentials include a bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
• Qualifying 8140 certifications may include CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, CEH 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.
• Ability to travel worldwide, including to remote or austere locations. Individual trips may extend up to two months, with the possibility of multiple trips per year.
• Demonstrated experience troubleshooting complex network issues within routed and switched infrastructures.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco networking technologies and enterprise network management tools.
• Working knowledge of BGP, OSPF, multicast routing, VLANs, VPNs, and network performance monitoring solutions.
• Experience performing packet analysis, log analysis, fault isolation, and root‑cause investigations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non‑technical personnel.

Desired Qualification

• Experience supporting SOCOM, CENTCOM, AFRICOM, TRANSCOM, Space Force, or other Combatant Command environments.
• Knowledge of ISR mission systems, sensor transport architectures and tactical data transport networks.
• Experience supporting OCONUS operations and remote‑site sustainment activities.
• Prior military service or experience supporting DOD customers.

Education

• High School Diploma

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.