Network Engineer II

Trace Systems; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems seeks a Network Engineer II to support a global transport network for US Special Operations. The role includes 24/7 shift work, troubleshooting, and coordinating with NOCs and OEM partners at Pope Army Airfield, NC. Requires DoD clearance, travel readiness, and Cisco expertise.

The position is a temporary 12‑month assignment with potential extensions based on mission needs and performance. Fort Bragg area location.

Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required for the role.
• DoD8140 qualifications required, may include a degree or equivalent training.
• Willingness to travel worldwide with possible longer site assignments.
• Experience troubleshooting complex routed/swtched networks and ISR transport systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide Tier II network engineering and operational support for enterprise and transport networks.
• Support 24/7/365 shift work and field troubleshooting.
• Monitor, analyze, and restore network services across multiple environments.
• Configure, maintain, and troubleshoot Cisco-based networking solutions (BGP, OSPF, VLANs, VPNs).
• Prepare operational reports and briefings for leadership; coordinate with NOCs and partners.
• Assist with capacity planning, modernization, and lifecycle replacements.

Skills

Cisco networking

Routing protocols

Troubleshooting

Networking analysis

Communication

NOC collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Cisco IOS

Network management tools

Job description

Trace Systems – Network Engineer II – US‑NC – Pope Army Airfield – Job ID: 2026-7319 – # of Openings: 1 – Category: Networking – Pope Army Airfield, NC.

Overview

Job Title: Network Engineer II
Location: Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC.

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 TierII 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 12months 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.

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 DoD8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role. DoD8140 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, CompTIACySA+,SSCP,GSEC,CEH or other DoD8140‑approved certifications. Higher proficiency‑level or equivalent DoD8140‑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 Qualifications

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. PI287595651