Transport Network Engineer

Trace Systems Inc.; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Trace Systems Inc. is seeking an experienced Transport Network Engineer to support the US Special Operations Command at Pope Army Airfield. This role focuses on critical communications infrastructure and requires occasional 24/7 on-call support. As part of your duties, you will lead the design and implementation of transport network solutions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of technical experience and must have an active US Secret clearance. Strong proficiency in routing, switching, and network performance is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess active US Government issued Secret clearance.
• Proficiency in Cisco networking technologies preferred.
• Ability to travel worldwide for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Engineer transport network solutions across multiple enclaves.
• Implement and optimize network architectures for high performance.
• Troubleshoot network issues and perform corrective actions.
• Assist with network capacity planning and security assessments.

Skills

Layer 2 switching

Layer 3 routing

Cisco IOS

BGP

EIGRP

OSPF

Network performance assessment

Security documentation

Education

DoD-approved 8140-aligned certification

10 years of relevant professional experience

Tools

Cisco firewalls

VPN devices

Job description

Job Overview

Job Title: Transport Network Engineer
Location: Pope Army Airfield, Fort Bragg, NC
This position is pending contract award.

Job Responsibilities

Trace Systems is seeking an experienced Transport 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 Senior Network Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and validation of transport network solutions across multiple enclaves.

• 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 layers.
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education (OR)

• 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.

DoD/Military Training (OR)

Certification (OR)

DoD‑approved 8140‑aligned certification for DCWF 441 (Intermediate), such as: Cloud+, GCIH, CEH, GICSP, GSEC, Security+, SSCP; Or other equivalent DoD‑recognized certifications aligned to the work role (or the ability to obtain within required timelines).

• A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional technical experience.
• 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.
• Strong proficiency in Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing, including designing and supporting complex network architectures.
• Experience developing, implementing, and maintaining routing and switching solutions for dynamic, mission‑driven environments.
• Hands‑on experience with Cisco IOS, Cisco firewalls, and related networking technologies is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of BGP, EIGRP, OSPF, STP, VTP, ACLs, and Layer 3 tunneling, with the ability to monitor, diagnose, and resolve network issues through detailed root‑cause analysis.
• Experience configuring and supporting Cisco switches, routers, VPN devices, and cryptographic network components.
• Ability to support IP‑based services and connectivity for DOD networks classified and unclassified.
• Skilled in assessing network performance, identifying issues, and implementing effective remediation strategies.
• Experience with security documentation, compliance activities, and accreditation lifecycle processes is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information for varied audiences.

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