Full-Time

JADOCS Systems Administrator 1

Deadline 5/28/27
Trace Systems

Trace Systems

201-500 employees

DoD-focused digital transformation and secure communications

No salary listed

No H1B Sponsorship

Shaw AFB, SC, USA

In Person

US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
IT & Security (1)
Required Skills
Communications
Operating Systems

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Requirements
  • An active, in-scope United States Government-issued Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information eligibility is required.
  • United States citizenship is required.
  • At least 2 years of experience performing administrative maintenance on JADOCS servers operating at an Air Operations Center, SPO, or an AFCENT-reviewed and contract-approved equivalent organization is required.
  • DoDM 8140 Information Assurance Technical Level 2 (Security+) or higher is required.
  • Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate or an equivalent certification is required.
  • A High School Diploma or GED is required.
Responsibilities
  • Support the day-to-day management, operation, maintenance, and administration of communications and information technology systems and services in production, development, exercise, and training environments.
  • Perform preventive, remedial, and corrective maintenance to keep equipment and systems in full operating condition without service degradation.
  • Install, patch, upgrade, tune, optimize, and repair hardware and software, including operating systems, applications, and databases.
  • Operate and maintain equipment and systems up to their demarcation points, and coordinate with external entities to troubleshoot beyond those points during outages.
  • Establish a trend analysis program to ensure equipment, systems, and services meet operational availability, reliability, and survivability requirements, including end-to-end backup and recovery.
  • Identify hardware, software, and service shortfalls and provide optimization recommendations to the government technical representative.
  • Schedule, coordinate, perform, and record Preventive Maintenance Inspections on communications and information technology systems and associated hardware in accordance with manufacturer manuals, government technical orders, and USAFCENT Special Instructions—Communications.
  • Perform unscheduled maintenance when equipment repair or service restoration is required.
  • Monitor equipment and systems for warnings, faults, alarms, and outages, and provide fault isolation, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and restoration services.
  • Identify the source of conditions, degradation, or outages and implement corrective actions and repairs to restore full operational capability.
  • Design, write, modify, and implement software programs and applications.
  • Develop glueware to support operational client applications and security patches.
  • Provide Tier 2 technical support.
  • Install, configure, operate, manage, troubleshoot, repair, upgrade, inspect, and maintain physical and virtual server systems, including core and functional services.
  • Manage and administer user accounts, profiles, and access.
  • Monitor user access and adherence to established policies and procedures to maintain a secure operating environment.
  • Monitor workstation and server logs for errors and failures and perform appropriate troubleshooting and maintenance.
  • Provide technical assistance for assigned projects.
  • Provide desktop, server, and software application integration support.
  • Operate and maintain monitoring and analysis tools and detect, analyze, and resolve platform, infrastructure, and system problems.

Trace Systems provides digital transformation, assured communications, distributed edge architecture, and cloud-based cross-domain solutions for defense and government customers. Its products and services help military and coalition partners operate securely across multiple domains and geographies by enabling rapid, reliable communications, cyber security, networking, and command center support in challenging environments. The company differentiates itself through deep mission-focused experience in austere, down-range operations and fast-response capabilities to support combatant commands and short-notice deployments. Its goal is to help customers achieve trusted, resilient, and connected operations across global theaters.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

McLean, Virginia

Founded

1999

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • EAGLE-I's 1,186-FTE estimate gives Trace room for hiring through 2036.
  • Starlink reseller access broadens sales into enterprise and government edge deployments.
  • June 2026 OASIS+ award strengthens Trace's position inside federal communications modernization.

What critics are saying

  • Trace's revenue concentration now hinges on USSOCOM; any protest or scope cut hurts immediately.
  • EAGLE-I's 10-year delivery exposes Trace to cost overruns, staffing gaps, and performance penalties.
  • A failed EAGLE-I transition would damage Trace's federal credibility and kill future recompetes.

What makes Trace Systems unique

  • May 2026 EAGLE-I wins Trace Systems a 10-year, $1.81 billion USSOCOM anchor.
  • May 2025 Starlink reseller status adds satellite connectivity to Trace's secure-comms stack.
  • March 2025 LAAFB BOS work deepens Trace's DoD network operations footprint.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Flexible Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account

Wellness Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company News

PR Newswire
May 23rd, 2025
Trace Systems Is Now An Authorized Starlink Reseller

MCLEAN, Va., May 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trace Systems Inc. is proud to announce its designation as an authorized reseller of Starlink high-speed internet for businesses, enterprises and government use."Working with Starlink represents a transformative step in advancing secure communications capabilities for our customers," said Otto Hoernig III, CEO of Trace Systems. "Integrating Starlink into our service portfolio enhances secure, high-bandwidth connectivity and enables scalable, real-time collaboration across enterprise and edge environments."

PR Newswire
Mar 11th, 2025
Trace Systems Secures Us Air Force 61St Communications Squadron (61 Cs) Base Operations Support (Bos) Contract

MCLEAN, Va., March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Trace Systems Inc. (Trace), a leading provider of enterprise IT, communications, and cybersecurity solutions to the Department of Defense (DoD), proudly announces its recent contract award to provide Base Operations Support (BOS) - IT Services to Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB), home to Space Base Delta 3 (SBD 3) and Space Systems Command (SSC) Field Command as well as other locations outside of LAAFB.Under this contract, Trace will deliver mission-critical IT services, ensuring seamless communications and operational efficiency for the U.S. Space Force and other military organizations operating from LAAFB. The company will provide comprehensive IT support, including NIPRNet and SIPRNet operations and administration, incident response, system and network operations and maintenance, configuration and knowledge management, and cybersecurity services, reinforcing the base's digital infrastructure and security posture."Trace is honored to support the 61st Communications Squadron in its mission to maintain superior IT capabilities at Los Angeles Air Force Base," said Stacey McGill, Vice President for Enterprise Solutions at Trace. "This contract award underscores our commitment to delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that enhance operational readiness and mission success for the U.S. military."The 61 CS BOS - IT Services contract further strengthens Trace's position as a trusted partner to the DoD, supporting mission-critical operations with innovative and reliable IT solutions