Network Support

Trace Systems Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Employee wellness program

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Company holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Network Engineering Support professional to oversee complex LAN/WAN networks, Cisco hardware, and secure connectivity across DoD networks. The role emphasizes routing protocol mastery (RIP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF), MPLS/VPLS, VPNs and DMVPN, with responsibilities spanning installation, maintenance and network security.

Required are a Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and at least six years of applicable experience, plus willingness to travel up to 25% or more.

Qualifications

• Active in-scope US Government Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Meets DoD 8140 qualification requirements for the assigned work role.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field (or equivalent military training).
• Minimum six years of in-depth LAN/WAN knowledge and network hardware experience.
• Experience with MPLS, VPLS, VPNs and traffic engineering.
• Experience with Wireless and Riverbeds.
• Proficient with multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches and network security devices.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end support for complex LAN/WAN networks and devices.
• Configure, deploy and troubleshoot Cisco routers, switches and firewalls.
• Maintain and monitor routing protocols: RIP, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF.
• Manage DMVPN, VPNs and related network services across sites.
• Travel CONUS/OCONUS 25%+ as required.

Skills

LAN/WAN

Cisco routers

Network hardware

RIP

EIGRP

BGP

OSPF

MPLS/VPLS/VPN

DMVPN

Security devices

Secret Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science

Tools

Cisco IOS

Network management systems

Job description

The Network Engineering Support position shall be responsible for:

• In-depth knowledge of complex LAN/WAN communications, network hardware such as Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, and firewalls.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Strong understanding and practical experience with technologies like Multi-Schedule Private Line Service Tariffs (MPLS), Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), MLA Virtual Private Network (VPNs) and Traffic Engineering Duties involve among others, management of local and wide area network, projects, and installation of new devices, system, and on-going maintenance of infrastructure.
• Experience with Wireless, Riverbeds, Call Manager Express.
• Well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.
• Provide technical support to troubleshoot and resolve network outages.
• Submit accurate and timely updates for all assigned projects, project completion updates, and system tests.
• Well versed in all the following networks; SIPR, NIPR, Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange (CENTRIXS), Battlefield Information Collection and Exploration System (BICES), Command Post of the Future (CPOF), CENTCOM Partner Networks, Wireless Local Area Network (LAN).
• Switching protocols (Common Spanning Tree (CST), Military Image and Surveillance Technology Protocol (MISTP), Per VLAN (Virtual Local Area Network) Spanning Tree (PVST), Rapid per-VLAN Spanning Tree (RPVST+), Verification Test Plan (VTP), Detailed Test Plan (DTP), Group VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP), Military Advisory Board (MAB), VLAN and private VLAN).
• Dynamic Multipoint Virtual Private Network (DMVPN) technologies (Next Hop Resolution Protocol (NHRP) phase 3, per tunnel Quality of Service (QOS), Information Knowledge Exchange (IKE), Internet Protocol Security (IPSEC), Easy VPN (EzVPN) and site-to-site VPN).
• IP services (Web Cache Communication Protocol (WCCP), Authentication Authorization and Accounting (AAA), Quality of Service (QOS), Internet Protocol Service Level Agreements (IP SLA), Embedded Event Manager (EEM), System Logging Protocol (Syslog), Hot Standby Routing Protocol (HSRP), Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), Gateway Load Balancing Protocol (GLBP) and Network Time Protocol (NTP)).
• Able to travel CONUS/OCONUS to support the mission 25% or more.

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.

Salary Minimum: $95,000

Salary Maximum: $105,000

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

• An 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): 411 – Technical Support Specialist, Proficiency Level: Intermediate; and may qualify through education, military training, certifications, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying credentials include a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
• Qualifying certifications may include Security+, CND, GFACT, GSEC, 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.
• A minimum of six (6) years of in-depth knowledge of complex LAN/WAN communications, network hardware such as Cisco routers, Ethernet switches, bridges, gateways, and firewalls.
• In-depth knowledge of routing protocols such as Routing Information Protocol (RIP), Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP), Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).
• Strong understanding and practical experience with technologies like Multi-Schedule Private Line Service Tariffs (MPLS), Virtual Private LAN Service (VPLS), MLA Virtual Private Network (VPNs) and Traffic Engineering Duties involve among others, management of local and wide area network, projects, and installation of new devices, system, and on-going maintenance of infrastructure.
• Experience with Wireless, Riverbeds.
• Well versed with the advanced engineering and administration of multiprotocol routers, multilayer switches, network security devices and network management systems.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or computer science preferred or 6-8 years of military experience in related field with advanced commercial certification instead of eduction.