Network Administrator

Job Title: Network Administrator

Job Location:  Scott AFB, IL

Trace Systems is seeking a skilled network administrator to support DISA's 24/7 Network Operations Center (NOC) activities for mission-critical Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (AISR) systems.  In this role, you’ll directly support the operational availability of enterprise defense networks used around the world. If you thrive in high-tempo environments, enjoy deep technical troubleshooting, and want your work to have real mission impact, this is your opportunity.

• Monitor enterprise network infrastructure in a 24/7 NOC environment

• Perform real-time alarm surveillance, event correlation, and incident response

• Conduct root cause analysis across WAN, LAN, transport, and optical networks

• Create, manage, and update incident tickets using ITSM platforms

• Coordinate service restoration, reroutes, and outage normalization

• Escalate and collaborate with engineering teams and Tier III support

• Support Configuration Management Database (CMDB) updates

• Maintain situational awareness for DISA/DOD mission partners

• Provide detailed status reporting to leadership and stakeholders

This position is compensated on an salary basis.  The anticipated annualized compensation range for this role is $64,000 to $69,500, based on a full-time schedule.  Actual compensation within this range will be determined based on job-related factors such as experience, skills, and qualifications, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

• Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance
• Due to the nature of the work and US Government requirements, US Citizenship is required
• Moderate IP/Networking experience including routers and switches

• Ability to work rotating shifts in a 24/7/365 operational environment

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE or equivalent)
• Minimum of 2 years experience 

• Experience in alarm surveillance, fault management, LAN/WAN troubleshooting

• Strong understanding of IP networking and transport infrastructures

• Network Operations Center (NOC) or enterprise network support experience

• Experience with the Cisco and/or Juniper command line

• High school diploma or equivalent required 

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.