Senior Network Engineer

Trace Systems Inc.; Five Points (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support LAN/WLAN/WAN operations at Fort Sam Houston, TX. You will enhance security, support DoD and DHA compliance, and coordinate with the NetMOD Network Standards Team to meet regional directives.

The role requires DoD-related certifications, DoD Health Care Information Systems experience, and proficiency across TCP/IP, routing, switching, and related protocols. On-site work with potential travel to supported sites is expected.

Qualifications

• Active US Government clearance required.
• US citizenship required.
• DoD 8570.01 Level III (IAM) certification or equivalent.
• CCNP and CISSP certifications required.
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain LAN/WLAN/WAN security for DoD and MTF environments.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPNs, IDS.
• Provide written recommendations for network changes and improvements.
• Document network changes via tickets and standards.
• Evaluate vendor products for DoD/regional requirements.
• Develop LAN/WAN procedures ensuring DoD/DHA compliance.
• Communicate status updates to customers.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

US Citizenship

DoD 8570 IAM Level III

CCNP

CISSP

LAN/WAN security

TCP/IP networking

Windows AD / UNIX / OpenVMS

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Technical/vocational certificate with 10 years experience

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Network Engineer

Location: Fort Sam Houston, TX

Job Responsibilities

Trace is seeking Senior Network Engineers to support LAN, WLAN, and WAN operations. These positions play a critical role in enhancing network security, supporting Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs), and ensuring compliance with DoD, DHA, and regional policies.

• Enhance and maintain LAN/WLAN/WAN security, including barrier systems that prevent unauthorized access to MTF systems.
• Configure and manage firewalls, VPN technologies, and intrusion detection systems (IDS).
• Provide written technical recommendations for network changes, enhancements, or operational improvements.
• Document network changes via tickets, written standards, and coordination with the NetMOD Network Standards Team.
• Evaluate vendor products and recommend solutions that best meet DoD and regional requirements.
• Develop and enforce LAN/WLAN/WAN procedures, ensuring full compliance with DoD, DHA, and regional command directives.
• Communicate status updates and issue resolutions to key customers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues across all layers of the OSI model using diagnostics and network administration tools.
• Contribute to policy development, standardization efforts, and best practice documentation.
• Establish and maintain minimum standards for LAN/WLAN/WAN access and overall network performance.
• Lead or participate in additional projects as required.
• Perform duties of subordinate roles when required, including during travel to supported sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship required.
• DoD Directive 8570.01 Level III certification (IAM) or equivalent as required by DoD 8570.01‑M.
• Certifications required: CCNP and CISSP.
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems required.
• Mastery of key networking protocols and technologies, including TCP/IP, XDM, HTTP/S, SMTP, SNMP, DNS, DHCP, RSTP, VRRP, BIND, EIGRP, BGP, OSPF, PPP, HDLC, V.35, RS‑449, and associated IEEE 802 standards (802.1d/q/w, 802.3, 802.5, 802.10, 802.11, 802.3u/z).
• Strong understanding of synchronous/asynchronous communications, Ethernet (Fast and Gigabit), FDDI, ATM, and other communications media used by DoD and DHA.
• Proficiency with OTDRs, cable testers, network sniffers, and EIA/TIA cabling standards.
• Expert‑level experience in routed, switched, and shared LAN environments using Microsoft OS, Windows Active Directory, UNIX, and OpenVMS.
• Experience supporting routers, switches, terminal servers, and long‑haul WAN connectivity.

Desired Qualifications

• Expertise with Windows networking, Cisco Systems, and SolarWinds Orion.
• Strong familiarity with Zero Trust architectures.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field, and 5 years of directly related experience; OR completion of a certified technical/vocational program and 10 years of progressively complex related experience.

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

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