Network Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value position due to leadership opportunities and a critical role in communications for military operations.
- Lead over 50 technical experts in key military operations.
- Opportunities for developing advanced network solutions.
- Require solid leadership and networking experience.
Pros
- Lead a diverse team of experts, enhancing leadership skills
- Significant impact on military command communications
- Potential for developing advanced network solutions
Cons
- High responsibility level may result in work pressure
- Potential for long hours depending on project demands
- Travel requirements may disrupt personal plans
Who it's for
Mid / Senior-level • On-site with potential for travel
Good fit
- Experienced network engineers
- Technical leaders eager to shape military communication
- Individuals comfortable with project management
Not recommended for
- New graduates or those without managerial experience
- Technicians preferring low-responsibility roles
- Those looking for fully remote jobs
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Job Title: Network Engineer
Job Location: Stuttgart, Germany
Job Responsibilities
Trace Systems is seeking a Network Engineer to join our team in Stuttgart, Germany. The Network Engineer will oversee and manage performance of a staff of 50+ technical subject matter experts (SMEs) providing technical support to US Pacific Command (PACOM) headquarters and the USFK J6. The project associated with this position is currently in the proposal stage.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Experience with managing and configuring networking components such as Cisco Firepower Firewalls, Aruba Mobility Controller VPN Gateways, and management systems.
- Troubleshooting and resolving network issues across multiple devices to include routers, switches, firewalls, and management systems
- Engineering highly available and fault tolerant solutions.
- Design, configure and implement CSfC solutions based upon the customer’s performance criteria and specifications
- Conduct systems pre-test and acceptance tests to validate the designed performance criteria
- Structure mock designs based upon RFP specifications in support of the Bids & Proposal teams
- Collaborate with government and /or subcontractors at customer site for CSfC solution integration into existing infrastructure
- Develop and perform technical presentations for customers
- Serve as technical resource at customer briefings
- Mentor junior engineers and technicians
- Serve as technical lead on projects
Minimum Qualifications
An active, in-scope US Government issued Current Secret Security clearance.
Due to the nature of the work and contract requirements, US Citizenship is required.
- Understand and implement disaster recovery procedures
- Experience interpreting, implementing, and assessing DISA STIGs
- Knowledge of cybersecurity hardening practices for major network platforms (Cisco, Aruba, Juniper, etc.)
- Familiarity with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF), Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency’s (DCSA) Assessment and Authorization Process Manual (DAAPM)
- Experience monitoring, diagnosing, and optimizing network performance while maintaining IA compliance
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills
- Good oral and written communications skills
- Experience in using drawing tools such as Microsoft Visio or AutoCAD is desired
Desired Qualification
- Desired Certifications: CISSP, CASP, CCNA, CCNP, CCIE, ACNT, JNCP
Education
- High School Diploma
Trace Systems
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. #jointracesystems
Trace Systems is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
