SIL Network Engineer

Trace Systems Inc.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. seeks an experienced SIL Network Engineer at Fort Bragg, NC, to design, implement, and validate transport network solutions across multiple enclaves for US SOCOM and partners.

You will troubleshoot complex networks, lead routing and switching, and ensure high uptime while collaborating with vendors and mission partners. Occasional travel to remote locations is required.

Qualifications

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
• US Citizenship is required due to contract requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Software Engineering.
• DoD/Military Training or Certifications (e.g., CompTIA Security+ CE, CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, CEH).
• Ability to travel worldwide, including remote locations; trips may extend up to two months.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, implementation, and validation of transport network solutions across multiple enclaves.
• Collaborate with vendors and mission partners for complete integration of new technologies.
• Engineer and sustain transport network solutions for voice, video, and data services.
• Implement and optimize routing, switching, and transport architectures for resiliency and uptime.
• Troubleshoot network incidents, perform root-cause analysis, and implement fixes.
• Assist with capacity planning, performance monitoring, and security posture improvements.
• Develop engineering artifacts: diagrams, build guides, configuration docs.
• Support audits, mitigations, and vulnerability management.
• Provide hands-on engineering, configuration development, and preventive maintenance.

Skills

Cisco networking

Routing & Switching

BGP/OSPF

Network security

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology

Tools

Cisco IOS

Wireshark

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: SIL Network Engineer

Location: Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC

This position is pending contract award.

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Network Engineer to support a global transport network supporting the US Special Operations Command and mission partners. This role supports critical communications infrastructure and may require occasional 24/7 on‑call support for operational needs. The Network Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and validation of transport network solutions across multiple enclaves.

• Work directly with vendors and mission partners to ensure complete integration of new technologies into the C2/ISR enterprise.


• Engineer and sustain transport network solutions supporting voice, video, and data services across multiple enclaves.


• Implement and optimize routing, switching, and transport architectures ensuring resiliency, redundancy, and high‑uptime performance.


• Troubleshoot network incidents, isolate root causes, and implement corrective actions across physical and virtual network layer.


• Assist with network capacity planning, performance monitoring, scalability assessments, and security posture improvements.


• Develop and maintain engineering artifacts including diagrams, build guides, and configuration documentation.


• Participate in systemwide vulnerability, compliance, and configuration audits; execute mitigations as required.


• Support transport‑level integration in lab, test, and production environments, including hardware builds and device configuration.


• Collaborate with cross‑functional engineering teams to validate designs and support mission‑driven network modernization efforts.


• Perform hands‑on engineering, configuration development, performance monitoring, and preventative maintenance for transport network systems.


• Prepare and deliver operational reports, technical assessments, outage summaries, and status briefings to customer leadership.


• Participate in preventive maintenance activities, system upgrades, patch management, technology refresh efforts, and lifecycle replacement initiatives.


• Maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, standard operating procedures, configuration baselines, and knowledge management repositories.


• 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 qualification requirements of DoDM 8140.03 for the DCWF 441 - Network Operations Specialist (Intermediate) work role through an approved qualification pathway (Education, DoD Military/Training, Certification, or a combination thereof), as defined by the applicable contract.


• Education (OR)


• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or Software Engineering.


• DoD/Military Training (OR)


• Certification such as: CompTIA Security+ CE, CompTIA CySA+, SSCP, GSEC, CEH.


• 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

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).


• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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