Job Title:Journeyman Network Engineer

Location: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 

Trace Systems is seeking a Journeyman Network Engineer to provide Tier II network infrastructure and operational support for EACN at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This mission-essential position supports classified and unclassified A2G2 services in a 24/7/365 operating environment. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

• Configure, implement, and support EACN LAN/WAN infrastructure, operating systems, and computer data exchange requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace, configure, monitor, and upgrade classified and unclassified network equipment and systems.
• Support replacement of end-of-life hardware and software and perform approved installation, transition, and cutover activities.
• Review installation progress for accuracy, adherence to network design, and conformance with telecommunications standards.
• Support and maintain A2G2 hardware configurations and approved site-installation requirements.
• Configure and maintain network security, monitoring, and analytics tools, including ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and Splunk.
• Implement and report USCYBERCOM, DISA, and Air Force tasking orders and STIG requirements.
• Validate security changes in the test environment before operational implementation and provide compliance status to Government engineers and the ISSM.

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: $75,000
Salary Maximum: $95,000

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).

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance (minimum); higher-level eligibility may be required based on assigned access.
• 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): 441 Network Operations Specialist, Proficiency Level: Intermediate; and may qualify through education, military training, certifications, or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying credentials include a Bachelors degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity or Data Science or Information Systems or Information Technology or Software Engineering or completion of relevant military communications or network training.
• Qualifying certifications may include CEH, Cloud , GCIH, GICSP, GSEC, Security , SSCP, 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.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with technical and non-technical personnel.
• Ability to work in a secure DoD environment and comply with applicable Air Force, installation, and program security requirements.
• 3 years of network administration or engineering experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
• Current Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification, or ability to obtain it within six months of employment.
• DoD-approved IA baseline certification commensurate with the position, or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Experience with Cisco routing and switching, network monitoring, troubleshooting, documentation, and DISA STIG compliance.
• Ability to work assigned shifts, weekends, and federal holidays in support of 24/7/365 mission operations.

• Experience supporting EACN, A2G2, Air Force networks, classified systems, or 24/7 network operations.
• Experience with SolarWinds, Splunk, ServiceNow, network-security tools, and telecommunications cutovers.
• Prior military service or experience supporting Department of Defense or U.S. Air Force customers.
• Experience supporting mission-essential communications in distributed, multi-site environments.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate or bachelor's degree in information technology or a related field preferred.

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. 

To Apply: We invite you to put your talents to work by joining a growing team of dynamic professionals here at Trace Systems! Be part of a culture at our leading-edge company where you can achieve great things while fostering a satisfying and rewarding career progression. To learn more about our current openings, text ‘tracejobs’ to 97211 or apply directly through our website at: www.tracesystems.com" class="fui-Link ___1q1shib f2hkw1w f3rmtva f1ewtqcl fyind8e f1k6fduh f1w7gpdv fk6fouc fjoy568 figsok6 f1s184ao f1mk8lai fnbmjn9 f1o700av f13mvf36 f1cmlufx f9n3di6 f1ids18y f1tx3yz7 f1deo86v f1eh06m1 f1iescvh fhgqx19 f1olyrje f1p93eir f1nev41a f1h8hb77 f1lqvz6u f10aw75t fsle3fq f17ae5zn" href="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=http://www.tracesystems.com/&data=05|02||47f153d7b9fc4df7c99a08dd6bcc01fc|98e7e131b1354eb6b94625745d88f7fe|0|0|638785246127962645|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ==|0|||&sdata=aMNRabD51jqp+dnH5O9RJN04+BZZn2fmpMqzlaShpzE=&reserved=0" rel="noopener" target="_blank" title="https://usg02.safelinks.protection.office365.us/?url=http://www.tracesystems.com/&data=05|02||47f153d7b9fc4df7c99a08dd6bcc01fc|98e7e131b1354eb6b94625745d88f7fe|0|0|638785246127962645|unknown|twfpbgzsb3d8eyjfbxb0eu1hcgkionrydwusilyioiiwljaumdawmcisilaioijxaw4zmiisikfoijoitwfpbcisilduijoyfq==|0|||&sdata=amnrabd51jqp+dnh5o9rjn04+bzzn2fmpmqzlashpze=&reserved=0">www.tracesystems.com. #jointracesystems

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

Trace Systems is seeking a Journeyman Network Engineer to provide Tier II network infrastructure and operational support for EACN at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. This mission-essential position supports classified and unclassified A2G2 services in a 24/7/365 operating environment. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

• Configure, implement, and support EACN LAN/WAN infrastructure, operating systems, and computer data exchange requirements.
• Troubleshoot, repair or replace, configure, monitor, and upgrade classified and unclassified network equipment and systems.
• Support replacement of end-of-life hardware and software and perform approved installation, transition, and cutover activities.
• Review installation progress for accuracy, adherence to network design, and conformance with telecommunications standards.
• Support and maintain A2G2 hardware configurations and approved site-installation requirements.
• Configure and maintain network security, monitoring, and analytics tools, including ServiceNow, SolarWinds, and Splunk.
• Implement and report USCYBERCOM, DISA, and Air Force tasking orders and STIG requirements.
• Validate security changes in the test environment before operational implementation and provide compliance status to Government engineers and the ISSM.

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: $75,000
Salary Maximum: $95,000

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).