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Network Security Engineer (26-212)

Colorado Springs, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Jun 2026

💰 $122,400/yr($105,000/yr – $122,400/yr)

About the role

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 Security Engineer will support the program by providing technical expertise in assessing information system compliance with DoD RMF standards. This role focuses on developing secure network device configurations, supporting network upgrades, and ensuring systems are properly hardened and compliant with security requirements.

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Assess compliance of information systems with DoD RMF standards, including review, verification, and validation of required documentation and artifacts in accordance with DoDI 8510.01.
Develop cyber-secure configurations for network devices, including firewalls, switches, and routers.
Serve as a primary Network Security Engineer supporting the program.
Plan, deploy, integrate, and test network upgrades at operational sites.
Conduct independent research on networking and security topics and produce reports on findings.
Ensure systems and devices are properly STIGed and hardened.
Execute required cyber protocols to maintain compliance and security standards.
Support real-world events, including work during nights and weekends when required.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Must be a U.S. Citizen and maintain a valid U.S. passport.
Ability to travel to alternate work locations (e.g., Schriever Space Force Base) to support deployments.
Understanding of OSI Model, TCP/IP, VLANs, and UDP Multicast.
Experience with firewall configuration (e.g., Juniper, Cisco, Palo Alto).
Knowledge of ACL design and function.
Hands-on experience with multi-vendor switching and routing (Juniper, Cisco).
Strong communication skills, including writing and presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio.
Ability to design security configurations and testing procedures.
Familiarity with NIST CVE framework.
Experience with virtualization technologies.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Intermediate knowledge of security design, development, and testing methodologies.
Experience applying DoD security practices, including STIG compliance and system accreditation.
Ability to document project design and development efforts.
Ability to communicate network security requirements and compliance to other departments.
Ability to learn and apply security hardening techniques across various products and applications.
Ability to summarize findings and recommend solutions to leadership.
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