Lead Network Engineer I

Job Title: Lead Network Engineer I

Location: Scott AFB Illinois

Trace Systems is seeking a Lead Network Engineer I to provide Tier III network engineering and operational support for the EACN environment at Scott AFB. The engineer will lead hands-on configuration troubleshooting monitoring security compliance and infrastructure lifecycle activities for classified and unclassified networks. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

• Lead configuration implementation and support of LAN/WAN infrastructure network operating systems and computer data exchange requirements.
• Identify and resolve network performance issues; troubleshoot repair or replace configure monitor and upgrade EACN equipment and systems.
• Support replacement of end-of-life hardware and software and execute approved installation transition and cutover activities.
• Review installation progress for accuracy adherence to network design and conformance with telecommunications standards.
• Configure and maintain network security monitoring and analytics tools such as ServiceNow SolarWinds and Splunk.
• Lead execution and documentation of USCYBERCOM DISA and Air Force tasking orders and STIG requirements.
• Ensure security changes are validated in the test environment before implementation on operational networks.
• Provide forecasts trend analysis resource-planning input compliance status and technical guidance to Government engineers and the ISSM.

In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act the following pay scale and benefits information is being provided as required for positions subject to Illinois pay transparency requirements.

Salary Minimum: $90000

Salary Maximum: $115000

The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the Trace salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location experience and addition Trace provides a variety of benefits to employees including 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 Top 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: Advanced; and may qualify through education military training certifications or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying 8140 credentials include a Masters or Ph.D 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 8140 certifications may include SecurityX / CASP CCNA CCNP Security CCSP GCED GCIA GCLD GDSA GFACT 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.
• 5 years of network engineering or administration experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
• Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 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.
• Hands-on experience with routers switches network monitoring troubleshooting and DISA STIG implementation.

• Experience supporting Air Force networks EACN A2G2 network operations centers or classified network environments.
• Experience with SolarWinds Splunk ServiceNow Cisco platforms and security-compliance reporting.
• 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.

Trace Systems Inc. was founded to support and defend our nations 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 atTrace 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:. #jointracesystems

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

Trace Systems is seeking a Lead Network Engineer I to provide Tier III network engineering and operational support for the EACN environment at Scott AFB. The engineer will lead hands-on configuration troubleshooting monitoring security compliance and infrastructure lifecycle activities for classified and unclassified networks. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.

• Lead configuration implementation and support of LAN/WAN infrastructure network operating systems and computer data exchange requirements.
• Identify and resolve network performance issues; troubleshoot repair or replace configure monitor and upgrade EACN equipment and systems.
• Support replacement of end-of-life hardware and software and execute approved installation transition and cutover activities.
• Review installation progress for accuracy adherence to network design and conformance with telecommunications standards.
• Configure and maintain network security monitoring and analytics tools such as ServiceNow SolarWinds and Splunk.
• Lead execution and documentation of USCYBERCOM DISA and Air Force tasking orders and STIG requirements.
• Ensure security changes are validated in the test environment before implementation on operational networks.
• Provide forecasts trend analysis resource-planning input compliance status and technical guidance to Government engineers and the ISSM.

In accordance with the Illinois Equal Pay Act the following pay scale and benefits information is being provided as required for positions subject to Illinois pay transparency requirements.

Salary Minimum: $90000

Salary Maximum: $115000

The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the Trace salary range for this position. Actual salaries may vary above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location experience and addition Trace provides a variety of benefits to employees including 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 Top 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: Advanced; and may qualify through education military training certifications or a combination thereof.
• Qualifying 8140 credentials include a Masters or Ph.D 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 8140 certifications may include SecurityX / CASP CCNA CCNP Security CCSP GCED GCIA GCLD GDSA GFACT 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.
• 5 years of network engineering or administration experience supporting enterprise LAN/WAN environments.
• Current Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) 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.
• Hands-on experience with routers switches network monitoring troubleshooting and DISA STIG implementation.