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Network Engineer III (26-056)

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trace3 logoTrace3 · Colorado Springs, CO
$105K–$125K/yrFull-timeOn-site2mo ago
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Who is Trace3 ? Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate. Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it! Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco. Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology? Come Join Us! Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the "big picture." We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems. Juice - The "Stuff" it takes to be a Needle Mover We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like. Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it's due and demonstrate transparency. We "bring the weather" by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures - not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us. JOB SUMMARY: The Network Engineer III serves as a Network Development Engineer supporting the buildout, deployment, and sustainment of network capabilities within the program. This role operates within an agile team environment and is responsible for planning, integrating, and testing network upgrades across operational sites. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Support network buildout and deployment activities to operational environments Work within an agile scrum team to plan and execute tasks based on customer and contractual requirements Serve as a primary Network Engineer supporting the program Plan, deploy, integrate, and test network upgrades at operational sites Travel to remote locations to lead and perform network installations such as Guam, Alaska, Europe, etc Perform independent troubleshooting and diagnostics of network systems Provide status updates and reporting to program personnel REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Proven experience as a network engineer with hands-on mid-level experience in network design, development, and testing methodologies Strong understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, and routing protocols including BGP and OSPF Experience with network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting Hands-on firewall experience, especially with Juniper, Fortinet, and Palo Alto Experience with UDP multicast, SONET, MSPP, VLANs, GRE tunnels, and TCP/IP network design Experience with multi-vendor switching and routing (Juniper, Cisco) Experience with WAN optimizers, TACLANEs, and optical transport equipment Understanding of DoD security practices including STIG compliance and system accreditation CCNA or JNCIA certification required within 30 days of start EDUCATION: Bachelors with 5+ or Master with 3+ Years of Experience LOCATION: Full Time/ On-Site in Colorado Springs, CO CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT: Top Secret DOD 8570 REQUIREMENT: IAT - Level II SALARY RANGE: $105,000 to $125,000 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time. Operate a computer, keyboard, and other office equipment using hands and fingers. Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, and through electronic means. Occasionally move about the office to access files, office equipment, and meeting spaces. Lift and/or move up to 15 pounds as needed. Maintain specific vision abilities, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position is performed within a secure, classified workspace . Employees must comply with all applicable security protocols and access control procedures, including restrictions on personal ele


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