Senior Network Engineer

Trace Systems Inc.; Five Points (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking a Senior Network Engineer to support LAN/WAN/WLAN within DoD environments. You will enhance security, configure firewalls and VPNs, and document network changes. The role requires DoD experience, DoD 8570 IAM compliance, and strong vendor product evaluation skills.

The position entails working on DoD network standards, collaborating with the NetMOD team, and occasional travel to supported sites. A TS/Secret clearance and US citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required for access to DoD networks.
• US Citizenship is required due to contract requirements.
• Experience with DoD Health Care Information Systems desired.
• Extensive knowledge of DoD and DHA network standards and security.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain LAN/WAN/WLAN security for DoD environments.
• Configure firewalls, VPNs, and IDS; document changes via tickets.
• Provide written recommendations for network changes and improvements.
• Coordinate with NetMOD Network Standards Team on standards.
• Evaluate vendor products for DoD and regional requirements.
• Lead or participate in projects; travel to supported sites as needed.

Skills

CCNP

CISSP

TCP/IP

Firewall config

VPN technologies

DoD networks

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Alternative: certified technical/vocational program + 10 years experience

Tools

SolarWinds Orion

Cisco IOS

Windows Server

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. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in advanced networking protocols, security technologies, and enterprise network administration within DoD environments.

The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

• 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.
• Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
• Must comply with DoD Directive 8570.01., Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level III certification (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 Qualification

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

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.

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.